I found a Janome 9000 on craiglist and was wondering if anyone has this machine and how you like it.

I LOVE MINE!!! I bought it brand new 12-13 years ago for top dollar and have gotten every penny's worth of use out of it. Not sure I will ever give this machine away.

I saw a Kenmore 9500 on the Yahoo group Sewitsforsale for about $650 the other night. Not sure if it is still there, but that's a steal of a buy. Janome makes Kenmore machines, so it's basically the same thing. Because the model number is a little higher than 9000, there is probably a little upgrade to it. How much is the one going for on Craig's list? I wouldn't pay more than $1000 for it.

They want $375.

Oh my gosh, if you're sure it works, I would definitely get it. And to think I paid thousands for mine all those years ago - makes me cringe.

I hope this is a real deal, because if it is, it's a wonderful machine.

I LOVE< LOVE my 9000. I'll be keeping it as my back-up machine when I purchase a new one soon. Only because I've used the heck out of it for 12 years and want a new one. But, it's a great machine. I won't give mine up until it croaks:> And even then, I'd cry.

Candace and I agree that we are not giving up our MC 9000 if/when we get another machine.

I hope this is real and that you can get it. Please keep us posted.

I just called him and I'm going to look at it tomorrow.
His wife has a long arm and a couple other machines, and its been sitting in her sewing room. They just had it cleaned and he said its like new.

good luck...hope you can get it.

Oh my gosh, I so hope this is true for you! You're the one getting the machine, but I'm the one who can't wait for it to happen!!!! :lol: :lol:

This is a computerized machine and need to be serviced by a qualified person. My hubby tried to clean my machine out and I ended up taking it into a qualified shop. You might want to ask where it was serviced last.

Oh and most importantly, be SAFE when you go look at this tomorrow.

I bought my 9000 about 15 yrs ago at a price of $3000. Also bought most of the cards to emb. that goes with it. I still use it but it is my backup machine as I now have the 10001> They are both work horses and never had a problem with either one. But like some one said, if it does need to be serviced etc. you need to take it to a certified repairman as it is computerized. Enjoy. You are getting a bargain.

Mic-pa, does your 10001 take the embroidery cards for the 9000? I know the 9000 can take 8000 cards. Just wondering. Some day I might like to get a Memory Craft with a larger embroidery area and was wondering if I could use my 8000 or 9000 cards in it.

Shoot, she'd better get the darn machine quick. At that price we should buy it out from under her:>

Becca, did you get the machine today? We want to know!!!! :D

Yes my 10001 takes my 9000 memory cards but in order to do that I bought a "Card Reader" box. It runs around $300. I think. But worth every penny as I wanted to be able to use the cards. Thats was one selling point for me. mic-pa

Do you know if the newer 11,000 series is the same way-the reader box?

Yes, I got my machine. She did use it alot, and it has been sitting for the last 3 years. But does it sew. The stitches are just perfect. He even came down another $25.00
It sews so much nicer then my Husqvarna, which is newer.
I think I'm really going to love this machine.

Woohoo! I'm so excited for you!

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