I think I got a steal because it was dirty.

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10-03-2019, 11:48 PM

themadpatter

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I think I got a steal because it was dirty.

I paid $37.50 or something crazy like that for a Janome MC 3000. I sewed on it for a day, and the walking foot made the needle slip out and it sounded all clunky after I replaced the needle with a new one. I looked at the feed dogs, and Holy Felted Fuzz, Batman, they were a mess! Now that I have it clean, hopefully it will be whirring again. I kind of think it started sounding funny and they sent it to the thrift store, thinking it was broken.

I could have sworn I looked at them and they were fine. Must need new glasses, lol.

10-04-2019, 03:05 AM

mic-pa

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Even though your machine is about 25 yrs old yes you got a bargain and it is a workhorse, I have the 3500 an never had any issues with it. Keep it clean, change the needle and you are good to go

10-04-2019, 04:08 AM

toverly

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Love your Batman reference. I hope I remember that one. Congrats on your great find!

10-04-2019, 11:06 AM

Jordan

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What a great day for you and you certainly got a bargain. I love my Janome and they are a terrific machine. Enjoy

10-04-2019, 12:53 PM

Jingle

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Clean is always good. Lucky for you.

10-04-2019, 03:55 PM

RedGarnet222

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Great deal! Enjoy your treasure.

10-07-2019, 09:58 AM

themadpatter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mic-pa

Even though your machine is about 25 yrs old

Bahaha! In my herd, that's practically brand new, lol! I think my next newest one is a Brother VX 920 I bought right when I first started collecting, before I understood where the dividing line between metal and plastic was.