Janome 6600P
10-29-2010, 02:08 PM
#21
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: In my sewing studio - where else?
Posts: 224
Originally Posted by wvdek
As far as the Janome that is chipping, button losing design paint, etc.
My quilting teacher has had hers for about 6 years. She has sewn over 50 - 75 quilts on it, fabric bowls, and a gazillion other things. Still looks new. No chips, no lost button design, nadda. I have had mine for about three to four years now (I lost count), and still looks new. We both treat our machines like babies, are not rough on them, do not wear lotions or eat greasy, sticky foods around them. I am wondering if you wear a lotion that is robbing the button of its design. Anyway, should have held up much better than what you describe.
My quilting teacher has had hers for about 6 years. She has sewn over 50 - 75 quilts on it, fabric bowls, and a gazillion other things. Still looks new. No chips, no lost button design, nadda. I have had mine for about three to four years now (I lost count), and still looks new. We both treat our machines like babies, are not rough on them, do not wear lotions or eat greasy, sticky foods around them. I am wondering if you wear a lotion that is robbing the button of its design. Anyway, should have held up much better than what you describe.
10-29-2010, 04:43 PM
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 913
It was a known problem that the paint was not holding up on some Janomes. It sure wasn't because we were abusing them after paying that much money. I am truly happy that you aren't having any problems with yours but that isn't to say that others have not had their share. I use the machine like I have used machines in the past 50 years, caring for them but still using them as that is why I have sewing machines. If a lotion is causing the scissors to fade away then I wonder why it hasn't happened with my other machines.......oh well, just telling of my experience for the benefit of the poster.
Originally Posted by wvdek
You got a steal. That machine new is around $1800.00.
As far as the Janome that is chipping, button losing design paint, etc.
My quilting teacher has had hers for about 6 years. She has sewn over 50 - 75 quilts on it, fabric bowls, and a gazillion other things. Still looks new. No chips, no lost button design, nadda. I have had mine for about three to four years now (I lost count), and still looks new. We both treat our machines like babies, are not rough on them, do not wear lotions or eat greasy, sticky foods around them. I am wondering if you wear a lotion that is robbing the button of its design. Anyway, should have held up much better than what you describe.
As far as the Janome that is chipping, button losing design paint, etc.
My quilting teacher has had hers for about 6 years. She has sewn over 50 - 75 quilts on it, fabric bowls, and a gazillion other things. Still looks new. No chips, no lost button design, nadda. I have had mine for about three to four years now (I lost count), and still looks new. We both treat our machines like babies, are not rough on them, do not wear lotions or eat greasy, sticky foods around them. I am wondering if you wear a lotion that is robbing the button of its design. Anyway, should have held up much better than what you describe.
10-29-2010, 05:15 PM
#26
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Northern New Hampshire
Posts: 1,936
Welcome from Arizona. I've bben pricing machines and the Janome 6600 was one of them and I would have jumped at the price compared with what I've seen online. Enjoy your new baby from what I've read you'll grow old together.
Andie :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Andie :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
10-30-2010, 01:51 AM
#27
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Small town south of Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 1,692
Originally Posted by spooky
I've been a lurker for some time now, altho occasionally I post a reply or question. I have a new question. Yesterday I bought a used Janome Memory Craft 6600P for $800 + sales tax. Got it at a local Sew Vac City. I was so excited when I brought it home, but now I'm having a little guilt trip for spending so much (didn't plan that). Did I get a good price? It is only 2 years old, and looks brand new. I got a 6-month warranty on it, and the dealer threw in 2 pks of bobbins, 3 pks of needles, and an Olfa ergonimic cutting wheel. I really can't wait to use it. Tell me what you think, please.
It is what I have and if I could find another for that good of a price, I would snatch it up, just to have a spare. Congratulations on your find.
10-30-2010, 05:16 AM
#30
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 167
My husband bought me my 6600 3 years ago when he took his retirement. I have sewn for 47 years no and this baby is by far the best machine I have ever had. He laughs at me because I'll be sewing away and suddenly say " I love this baby". He paid $1600. for it and he later went out and bought me the table for it. It really made a big difference to me sewing as I am short and the machine sits into the base of the table and is then the correct height for me. There are sew many features that you will love. The scissors, the walking foot. I got the acufeed in the ditch foot and have asked for the acufeed 1/4" foot for xmas.
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