spokanequilter

I have this machine and I love it!! Knowing what my husband paid for mine (Christmas present) I think this is a great deal...be sure and sew on it first to make sure it's a good fit for you...

Candace

I think you could offer her a little less and be fair to both of you. I think $600 is a very fair price to her and a better deal for you.

tngal22

Thanks! I had thought of asking her to lower the price since I will need to get it serviced, or at least looked at since it has been 2 years. Thus one reason I called to see how much a service would be.

wishfulthinking

Good luck with this! I'm with Candace. It never hurts to just ask, "Would you take $600 for it?"

tngal22

Thanks! I think my brain really wants this machine because I dreamed about it. lol I was hoping to have pictures when I woke up but at last, I didn't.

I am tempted to go to the local shop and see what they have for sale. Depends on how Little Bit feels, I never know if I can take her along shopping with the sensory disorder. Still trying to figure all that out.

mrsmail

I have 2 of them. Bought one from a local dealer 3 years ago for $1499. Last year while that one was in the shop for mainteance, I bought another one from All Brands. I paid $1600 for it. Took 3 days to arrive. They were both brand new!! I love that machine. I have convinced 4 other friends to buy the same model; none have paid $2000. Check around on line. They are so user friendly, I don't think it is necessary to buy it local for the lessons. I just checked the price at allbrands.com. A brand new one at All Brands is $1999. Why buy a used?

MissSandra

I would be concerned because there were alot of sewing machines stollen i think in PA or NJ if i can recall it may have been the janome brand I could be wrong but I would look into it. if its to good to be true there could be issues.

tngal22

Thanks mrsmail...and why buy used? Because I can't afford the $2,000 price tag. I am going to the local store today to look to see what they have and also wait to see if she sends pictures.

Geri B

About that machine from Craigslist....are you close enough to actually put your foot to the metal??????If not, I would not even think about it...and she wants CASH ONLY...sounds shady to me, but then I am cynical about these things ever since my daughter almost got caught in a scam on that list.....$1500.00 bouncy check worth!!! thank goodness, local police said don't cash it, it is not worth the paper it is printed on....and they don't pursue these criminals...so I don't even look at that list...that is what stores are for.......

tngal22

Yes, the town is about 10 mins from here so I can look at it first. I will take hubby with me too. I am very cautious too so I will make sure it works BEFORE I had her the cash.