Be careful where you take your machines for service......

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06-20-2010, 02:38 PM

#51

Olivia's Grammy

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My favorite repair man died a few years ago. I am lucky bc I found another very good repairman. He is sort of slow, but at least I don't have to worry.
Thanks for the info, Billy.

06-20-2010, 02:45 PM

#52

galvestonangel

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I would never take my machine to a stranger. I now drive about 70miles to take it to the man I bought it from 25 years ago. I know he is reasonable, honest, and knowledgable about my machine. A few times I have taken it to another shop that was highly recommended because I didn't have time to take it so far.

06-20-2010, 02:58 PM

#53

Annz

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Wow! Good point.

06-20-2010, 05:07 PM

#54

Alondra

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Wow! The things one needs to know just to protect oneself from dishonest people! What an indictment on our society!

06-20-2010, 05:26 PM

#55

grammyj

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Thank you Billy for letting us know about things like this.

06-20-2010, 09:07 PM

#56

penski

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wow thank you for letting us know , i m thinking next time i send my machine in to get repaired maybe i should ask for the part they fixed or replaced that they send me the old one they replaced

06-21-2010, 01:41 AM

#57

auntmarie

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We had the best man to fix our machines here in Citrus County,Fla. He was sent to Europe many years ago to learn how to fix sewing machines. He aways tried to teach you how to use your machine too. Sadly his wife got very sick last year and he closed his shop. We all miss him now.

06-21-2010, 01:41 AM

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auntmarie

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06-21-2010, 02:44 AM

#59

Moon Holiday

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The event of my machine being used as a parts machine happened in 1978 (machine was 12 years old at the time), however, after talking with my MIL who lived 30-miles away I found my pot of gold. My MIL was an incredible seamstress (sewed couture outfits, quilts, and fabric toys), and with her help I bought a new machine from an established sewing machine shop in Nashua NH. Since then I have purchased 3 other machines from them and they are never too busy to help if I call with a question. I now live 150 miles away and still swear by their service. And, they even meet me halfway to pick up/return my machine! I treasure these amazing guys! My MIL's favorite saying was "Every disaster is an opportunity waiting to happen" and because of her I found my 5-star repair guys, as well as having the bond between us strengthen over our mutual love of sewing, her amazing son and our wonderful children.