Prices of Sewing Machine Check-up and Cleaning
12-22-2010, 04:12 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
Until recently, it had been YEARS since I'd quilted or used a sewing machine. Back then, I lived in a small town and my machine was periodically cleaned by a retiree who worked out of his home. In 2002, he charged me $20 .
So it was a bit of sticker shock when I asked the local vacuum/sewing store what they'd charge to clean my "new" old machine: $85. Is this the standard going rate now? (and, yes, I know $20 was A Deal, even back then)
So it was a bit of sticker shock when I asked the local vacuum/sewing store what they'd charge to clean my "new" old machine: $85. Is this the standard going rate now? (and, yes, I know $20 was A Deal, even back then)
12-22-2010, 04:36 PM
#34
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Location: springfield, MO
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We have a man who used to manage one of the local sewing machine stores go into the repair business himself and he comes to your home to clean/work on your machine for $59.95!!! He is certified to work on any make of machine along with type(i.e. serger, sewing machine, la, embroidery). He is a real jem.
12-22-2010, 05:48 PM
#37
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Location: Western Australia
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Originally Posted by Prissnboot
Yep, that's the rate in Houston TX too. I have found a link to learn how to do this yourself - it's $40 for the e-book, and you can do it and never pay anyone again....even make some $$$ on the side if you're interested in that! Here's the link:
http://www.repairsewingmachine.com/?hop=vommbat
http://www.repairsewingmachine.com/?hop=vommbat
12-22-2010, 06:01 PM
#39
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Location: Harford County, MD
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$89.00 here. I think that is a fair price. It had not been cleaned for 1 1/2 years. Embroidery machine. I do q-tip clean it after most bobbin chamges. He still gets a lot of lint out of it. He usually give the bag of lint back to you to show you how much lint he has taken out. I feel it is worth every penny. I paid a lot for my machine and I want it to be around long after I am gone.
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