Expensive Lesson Learned
02-23-2013, 05:18 AM
#31
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I read a very good hint on this board -- often machines are sold on ebay with "lost" cords or foot controls so the seller can claim "don't know whether it works or not because cord is lost" ! (Until I read this I couldn't believe how many machines were separated from such essential items!) so beware this type of listing -- there's often a lot more wrong with the machine.
02-23-2013, 09:34 AM
#32
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My request at repair shops was met with, "Welcome to the world of electronic machines. Yes, they are that expensive. No generics are available." I am very curious about the innards of the foot control. What makes it worth so much money? Why can't I just use the foot cord and hardwire it to a generic foot controller? Inquiring minds want to know!!! :-)
Last edited by redbugsullivan; 02-23-2013 at 09:35 AM. Reason: Good grammar
02-23-2013, 02:57 PM
#33
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gee, 20+ years ago my viking was stolen and they left the foot pedal and the presser feet, etc. i would be worried that any machine that came without parts may very well be " second-hand " by a two handed discounter.
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