My son wants a new sewing machine ( so he doesn't have to wait to use mine.) :-D He is looking at a Pfaff Select 3.0. Does any one else have this machine. Is it a good one? Any info would be great. I don't want to spend to much money for a machine that isn't really nice.

You can go to http://www.patternreview.com and check for reviews of this machine. Click on the sm/serger category and search on the model. Pfaff has a good reputation, but it's always important to look at customer reviews of the exact model you are considering.

i heard bad bad things about pfaff 3.0 on PR.

thanks for the link

Also use the search feature here at the top of the page.

I have 3 Pfaffs and planning to look at Janome to trade in the latest Pfaff. It is driving me to curse and drink! (Not that I really need a lot of encouragement) but I am disappointed in the machine for many reasons.

I am a Pfaff owner and I believe the current thought is that the newer Pfaffs are no where near as good as the older Pfaffs that were all metal and made in germany. Pfaff has been sold a number of times and I think the quality control has gone down. I have two Pfaffs from the early 80s and they are both awesome, but I can't speak for anything that has been made in the last 3 decades!

You crack me up:>

I have a 3.0 and never had any problems with it, but I only used it for 7 mths and it worked really well for me, but I got Janome 6600 because of wanting to quilt bigger items. I was thinking of selling it not sure yet.

Kathi in PA

Any reason another brand won't do? I'd say check out the high end Kenmores. They are great! And very reasonable in price.

He is sold on Pfaff after sewing on mine.

I own 2 Paffs, would not trade for any other machine.
I recently visited a Pfaff dealer in Fla. and she told me the new Pfaffs are not made in Germany.
I would check out reader comments before I made a decision.
also test drive. Will the dealer work with you if you have problems?

I think the last German made Pfaff was the 7570

I just posted this as a separate link, but I REALLY like this machine, and it's on sale for $300, which is a great value! :) Depending on what all he wants to do. I've done 5 quilts on this and don't have any complaints.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...6+Garment+Care