You should always check out the rating of seller to verify the worthiness. It looks like you're in luck this time since he/she has all 5 star rating. You should be okay! Enjoy your machine.

I think you got a GREAT deal! The 6600 has an on/off button, so I never, ever use my foot pedal. I only dig it out when my 12 year old daughter uses it. Purchasing all the feet that it normally comes with could be speedy, but when I consider which feet I use, I'd only purchase the open toe accufeed foot, 1/4" foot with metal edge, zipper foot, standard foot and open embroidery foot, oh, and the fmq foot... You'll still come out ahead. I regularly see 6600 machines on craigslist for anywhere from $800- $1500 and they always sell.

If it works that is a good price. I paid 1075.00 four years ago but it was on a janome sale. They go usually from 1200-1500. I have never used my foot pedal as it has the automatic stop start button and my small janome's foot pedal was broken and a friend told me to try to get used to it without it. I have never missed it. Wishing you the best of luck.

You got a fabulous deal if it works, and I would take the risk on a seller with a 100% satisfaction rating. The last thing they want is negative feedback. You have the upper hand with your ability to give feedback ratings and comments. I have the Janome 8200 which is about 2 models newer than the 6600. When I was looking, I was very tempted by the 6600. Heard all good things. But the used ones were $700-1300 in my area on Craigslist, and NO dealers had them. People who have them keep them and love them, keep them and might still upgrade, keep them as back-ups or second machines. There's a theme here, see?:) They are very intuitive, easy to maintain, and do lovely stitches. Buy Janome parts for it, though. My entry-level electronic Janome (DC 1050) didn't like knock-off feet. Take a deep breath and look forward to Saturday!

I really think you're going to be happy with it.

You probably will love the machine once you get it accessorized the way you want. You can always go to Ken's Sewing Center (online) and look up the right feet and then research Amazon for prices. You will be fine. You are probably feeling like I do after you buy something...was it the right choice? It will be fine, and you will be happy with it.

I think Craigslist is more of a risk than ebay. At least Ebay has feedback.

One thing I pretty much figure is a given, that if you buy a used machine, you most likely will need to have serviced anyway. Which is fine, as long as I figure that in for the aggravation factor. Now if I purchased from a sew/vac as a used machine, I think there will be no issues, or minimal at least.

I have a Janome 6600. I bought it about 2006 and paid $2000 for it. I have five Janomes but this is my workhorse. Even if you spend another $100 you won't regret it .

I think you made a big mistake.

I would think that is a good price. I bought my Janome 6600 used and paid $1000.00. I bought it from our LQS where they service it completely before selling it. I felt it was better for me to have someone close in case I had any trouble with the machine. I love, love, love my Janome 6600. Hopefully, you can get a cord and foot pedal within your budget. Please let us know how your situation works out. I will be anxious to hear.