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sew cornie 04-11-2011 03:05 PM

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

needles3thread 04-11-2011 03:06 PM

Happy for you.

darlin121 04-11-2011 03:07 PM

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. Isn't it a great feeling!?

sueisallaboutquilts 04-11-2011 03:08 PM

Ebay can be a wonderful place to buy things. I've gotten a few machines there. Very happy for you!!!!!!! :D:D

Maia B 04-11-2011 03:08 PM

Wow! Good for you. The Expression 2.0 is selling for $999 new, as it's being discontinued.

milp04 04-11-2011 03:09 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy your new toy.

Pam M

sew cornie 04-11-2011 03:11 PM


Originally Posted by darlin121
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. Isn't it a great feeling!?

I have to say, I was really nervous waiting for the bidding to close. I hadn't wanted to go above $840 but at the encouragement of my folks, who were watching on their computer in Texas, I bid higher. I'm so glad I did. Still have some butterflies in my stomach. lol

MTS 04-11-2011 03:12 PM

Congratulations.

Interesting bidding at the end. ;-)

gunny148 04-11-2011 03:12 PM

Good eyes great machine ive been told

CarrieAnne 04-11-2011 03:12 PM

congrats!

sueisallaboutquilts 04-11-2011 03:31 PM


Originally Posted by sew cornie

Originally Posted by darlin121
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. Isn't it a great feeling!?

I have to say, I was really nervous waiting for the bidding to close. I hadn't wanted to go above $840 but at the encouragement of my folks, who were watching on their computer in Texas, I bid higher. I'm so glad I did. Still have some butterflies in my stomach. lol

Bidding can be so stressful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

maryel 04-11-2011 03:33 PM

So excited for you. Enjoy it!

maryb119 04-11-2011 03:48 PM

You will love your Pfaff! I have 2 Pfaff machines and a Pfaff serger. They are wonderful machines. My 7550, I've had for 12 years and the only thing I have ever done is regular tune ups. It's a real work horse and it sews like a dream! Congratulations on you new machine.

nursie76 04-11-2011 03:49 PM

So glad you were able to realize your dream machine! Good bidding! Have fun, and don't forget the pics.

frauhahn 04-11-2011 04:12 PM

Very happy for you!

candlequilter 04-11-2011 04:14 PM

Congratulations on your Pfaff. If it is anything like mine you will love it to pieces. Glad to hear that you got one that you wanted.

Good luck,
Sherryl
Candlequilter

Mariposa 04-11-2011 04:14 PM

Congrats on your new machine! Hope you really enjoy it! I have a Pfaff 7510, and it just keeps going steady! :)

Dollysquiltingmom 04-11-2011 04:14 PM

SEW Happy for you. Congrats!!!

carrieg 04-11-2011 04:20 PM

Congrats! You jumped into Ebay with both feet!

sewmuchmore 04-11-2011 04:25 PM

Woo Hoo, time to do the happy dance :thumbup: Enjoy your new baby :P

jayelee 04-11-2011 05:17 PM

Congrats Hope you enjoy her

Stitchnripper 04-11-2011 05:34 PM

Wow! good for you!!!

nett2 04-11-2011 05:54 PM

Great! I love to hear a good story.

JUNEC 04-11-2011 05:56 PM

What a great buy, Congrats on your new baby. Hope it arrives safely.

connie d 04-11-2011 06:42 PM

I am so happy for you. :)

connie d 04-11-2011 06:43 PM

Me too!!!:):)

GGinMcKinney 04-11-2011 07:25 PM

happy for you!

RoundRobinP 04-11-2011 07:38 PM

wow, that is a great deal. The quilt shop I worked in sold only Pfaff machines and they are awesome. My boss used to let me use hers, I told her she needed to pay me more so I could afford one.. Ah, such is life for a single mom!! lol Happy stitchin and a quilting business???? Congrats! Robin

Maggiemay 04-11-2011 08:38 PM

How wonderful that you found just what you were looking for at a good price! Enjoy your new machine!

Colorful Quilter 04-11-2011 09:37 PM

Congrats on your new machine, happy sewing!

shawnan 04-11-2011 10:51 PM

It is a wonderful machine (I have the same one) and you'll have years of fun and quilting with it. Congrats on the great price also. Mine wasn't under $1000, but that's okay, I still love it.

Nancy

sew cornie 04-12-2011 12:14 AM


Originally Posted by shawnan
It is a wonderful machine (I have the same one) and you'll have years of fun and quilting with it. Congrats on the great price also. Mine wasn't under $1000, but that's okay, I still love it.

Nancy

It's nice to hear that you like yours so well. I found lots of reviews/opinions on the 2.0 and the 4.0 but not much on this one. But this is the one that fit my needs best and I know I'll enjoy it.

Happy Tails 04-12-2011 02:39 AM

Pfaff 6232 Sewing Machine, excellent condition, recently serviced, extra feet. $400 OBO.
This is an excellent buy as she has really pampered this machine .....is this a good deal? Of course it might be gone by now lol

Grambi 04-12-2011 03:52 AM

I've had the same machine for about a year and half. I love it--it sews beautifully and I'm just learning FMQ on it, but so far, so good. I think you will really enjoy it! I have added many extra feet to my collection and just bought a new bobbin case so that I can experiment with various decorative threads in the bobbin and change the tensionas necessary, but keep my original bobbin on factory set tension for piecing. Enjoy!!

jpmaroni 04-12-2011 03:57 AM

Congratulations!

emerald46 04-12-2011 04:14 AM

Congrats! I know those last few minutes of bidding is almost like giving birth!!!

laughingquilter 04-12-2011 05:48 AM

Woohoo! Good for you! Have fun with it once she arrives!!!

sandpat 04-12-2011 05:49 AM

Oh Jen!!! Congrats!! That is a wonderful win! I can't deal with those last few seconds of watching the bidding. I use Auction Sniper and let it go I just can't watch!!. I know you will love your new machine...so many congrats to you!

ShirlinAZ 04-12-2011 06:26 AM

Congratulations! You will love your new machine. I have the Expression 2.0 and it is a dream - just not quite as many features as the 3.0. Bought mine on sale almost 2 years ago, and paid more than $1000. I use the heck out of it AND my Pfaff Creative 7530. Great machines.

evreycam 04-12-2011 06:29 AM

So happy for you! I wish you great success on your business.


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