Pfaff-obsessed, need advice on used models
#81
Originally Posted by Maia B
Not that comfortable with eBay especially for those prices and items. Lots of reasons. But watching craigslist for local offerings.
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Yeah, Pfaff 130 is on my list. Thinking that if I get one, it will attract other quality Pfaffs to me, sort of like featherweights seem to do. I did bid on a 7570 on eBay, that's how obsessed I am. Was outbid, but was relieved, because I was sick wondering....What if it's a scam? What if it arrives damaged or non-functioning? Full of smoke or pet hair? Etc... And people don't always pack machines properly. I think there are many more scams these days, as the economy pushes people to do things to get by. So I'm looking locally/regionally, at least for the higher priced one. I'll take a Pfaff 130 from anywhere :).
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Originally Posted by Maia B
Yeah, Pfaff 130 is on my list. Thinking that if I get one, it will attract other quality Pfaffs to me, sort of like featherweights seem to do. I did bid on a 7570 on eBay, that's how obsessed I am. Was outbid, but was relieved, because I was sick wondering....What if it's a scam? What if it arrives damaged or non-functioning? Full of smoke or pet hair? Etc... And people don't always pack machines properly. I think there are many more scams these days, as the economy pushes people to do things to get by. So I'm looking locally/regionally, at least for the higher priced one. I'll take a Pfaff 130 from anywhere :).
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Keep checking your surrounding cities Craigslists.
Originally Posted by Maia B
Thx for the tip abouts Roberts. The closer Pfaff dealer is where I got my Babylock and Brother machines, and while I'm happy with those machines, I can tell they are all about the sale. Not getting any more of my money. The 7570 slipped away, but I'm grateful for all this advice. Does anyone have German-made mechanical models with IDT to recommend? I'm pleased to know Pfaff is worthy of my obsession.
#87
Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by Maia B
Yeah, Pfaff 130 is on my list. Thinking that if I get one, it will attract other quality Pfaffs to me, sort of like featherweights seem to do. I did bid on a 7570 on eBay, that's how obsessed I am. Was outbid, but was relieved, because I was sick wondering....What if it's a scam? What if it arrives damaged or non-functioning? Full of smoke or pet hair? Etc... And people don't always pack machines properly. I think there are many more scams these days, as the economy pushes people to do things to get by. So I'm looking locally/regionally, at least for the higher priced one. I'll take a Pfaff 130 from anywhere :).
I have bought loads of quilt books and fabric and sewing machine accessories from ebay, and would do it again and again.
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Originally Posted by Maia B
:( the 7570 I hunted ran back into the woods. The current owner's mom is buying it. Smart folks. I'm thinking of turning my search to an older mechanical Pfaff with IDT, preferably German-made. What models should I be looking for?
Sharon W.
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by Maia B
:( the 7570 I hunted ran back into the woods. The current owner's mom is buying it. Smart folks. I'm thinking of turning my search to an older mechanical Pfaff with IDT, preferably German-made. What models should I be looking for?
Sharon W.
1222E is what I got for free on freecycle...made in Germany...it's a gem
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Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by Maia B
:( the 7570 I hunted ran back into the woods. The current owner's mom is buying it. Smart folks. I'm thinking of turning my search to an older mechanical Pfaff with IDT, preferably German-made. What models should I be looking for?
Sharon W.
1222E is what I got for free on freecycle...made in Germany...it's a gem
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