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Wow!!! You are going to love it. I bought a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0 on sale for a great price, but you REALLY got a bargain!!!

I have the Expression 4.0 and I have an old Pfaff 7550. Loved that machine. My new one was at the factory the first year more than it was in my house. I don't know if it was a lemon or not, but I have learned that you just can't sew fast on it. The needle threader is very easy to break and when taking the bobbin area apart for cleaning be careful or the thread cutter part underneath will fall in a bottomless pit under the machine and can't be retrieved at home. After a new bobbin holder and numerous needle threader replacements I have finally learned to sew on it. But they just don't make the new ones like the old ones.

Doing the happy dance for you.

Good for you...we all need to fulfill our dreams sometimes...good luck with your business. :D

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Originally Posted by sew cornie

I've never been on eBay before, but last week decided to give it a look for a Pfaff Expression 3.0. There was one, never been used, and (I'm still pinching myself) I won the bid! This is a $2100 machine and I got it for just $913!! The only machine I've ever had is a Kenmore 12-stitch that I got 20 years ago. It's a real workhorse, but I'm going into business next year and will need the ability to machine quilt and machine applique. I'm beyond excited and can't wait for my new baby to arrive! :-D :-D

Well, I am jealous as all get out. I bought my Expressions 4 for a lot more money than that. I love it tho. I don't use the decorative stitches yet. Too busy piecing grandson's quilts. Jan

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Originally Posted by mucky

Amen, I also have the 7550 at our mountain retreat and I lov ethat machine. On the new one I keep bending or breaking the automatic threader. Never had this problem with the 7550. Grrr. I will just thread it like you all do, till my eyesight won't let me and then I will take it in to get fixed. Jan

Congratulations! I've gotten some great items on Ebay. The bidding part still scares me sometimes. Enjoy your new machine.

congratulations - ebay is addictive tho!

Congrats on your win!
I hate to be a killjoy, but make sure the seller packs it well so it doesn't get damaged in transit.
If it is in it's original box AND packing material, great, just have them double box it and stuff styrofoam sheets (not pellets) between the boxes.
If it's not in the original packing, make sure that it is packed securely. Bubble wrap wrapped around the arm to the point that it is stuffed into the box. Every open area of the box has to be filled with either bubble wrap STUFFED into the crevices, and/or folded cardboard so that it absolutely cannot budge inside the box. Then double box it with the styrofoam layer as stated before.
Unfortunately the delivery system tends to toss packages around like they're bean bags, so pack it like you expect it to drop off a 10 foot conveyor belt. Then, it should arrive intact.
Have them pack accessories in another box that can be put in between the double box.
Shipping a machine just in it's case, then in a box is not sufficient.
Check out the Vintage Sewing machine shop if you need photos and horror stories of machines shipped from eBay sellers.
Dictate exactly how you want it packed. DOn't assume the seller "knows how."
IMHO