refurbished machines from ebay?
 

I want to replace my Eversewn Sparrow 30, but they are no longer being made. I have the table and insert that I want to continue to use and I love the machine.

I see there are some 'refurbished' on ebay, have any of you purchased a modern machine that was refurbished? These aren't sold by dealers so buying there isn't an option.
just looking for opinions and between us all we've seen and done it all :)

Just another option for you. Have you talked to a dealer for them? Maybe some of the current models have the same profile as the 30 and would fit your table just fine. I have used my same table for several machines. right now I have three different inserts for my table so I could use three of my machines in it. Otherwise, I would just check out the seller of the refurbished and ask what kind of a warranty comes with them and probably try it.

I have written to eversewn and asked which machines have the same footprint. But I LOVE the pink 'un :)

For what its worth, Amazon has a couple of "Used - Like New"
https://www.amazon.com/Ever-Sewn-Spa.../dp/B073QYJY3Y

thanks scotty, that's why I asked about buying refurbished. I think in today's review rich marketplace, dealers have to be pretty straightforward. And I have had a few lemons in my life there were brand new so it can happen regardless of how careful we are.

I had a really bad experience buying an embroidery machine from an individual on eBay.

I should’ve known better, because the price was too good to be true, and the vendor only had a handful of reviews. The machine was a dud, and it took me a lot of fighting to get it resolved through PayPal.

I bought a refurbished machine through e bay and have had the best of luck. Ebay watches their sellers pretty close I think they have a warranty but can't be sure.

Kalama, how is this machine for free motion quilting?

Oh, I wouldn't use it for that. Our ancestors have used machines for quilting since they came out and I know we have members here who quilt on their vintage singers... but no, this machine has a very small throat. And small modern machines like this don't have the motor to 'power through' like the vintage machines. It would be fine for table runners/place mats I expect, not sure about bulky seams.

My new viking has a 12 inch throat and very high vertical space and is a dream to free motion on.

oh, diva, I'm so orry you had this experience. embroidery machines are a special class I think.
as a twenty year seller on ebay, they and PayPal do take consumer experience seriously.

lwbuchholz, thank you!

I agree. eBay does watch things pretty closely and want to make things right. My husband has bought me 3 vintage machines on eBay. They were all fine. You do need to watch the seller's feedback. The FW my husband bought on eBay had a bad cord that poofed sparks at me. The seller compensated us for buying a new one.

well I pulled the trigger, from a merchent that seems to specialize in machines and has sold tons with good feedback. One had a better price but all their bad feedback was poor packageing. I'm happy and excited. thanks for the feedback everyone, I think I just had to get my mind around buying another machine.

Ebay has gotten very strict with sellers. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a machine there.
I have bought and sold machines with no trouble.

I bought my longarm thru eBay and have been nothing but thrilled.... however, I bought it from an actual shop that was just using the website to move along a trade-in that he didn't want to sell thru the shop. Summary- do your research

hi Rff, glad you are happy with yyour purchase! I bought from an ebay seller who deals in refurbished machines and is registered as such. I got a 2 year guarentee from Ebay with directions to their insurer if I have problems.
I don't expect to, I've never had a problem with the one I have.

It should be here Monday!

I have the Eversewn 30 in the blue color. My granddaughter has it now. Nice machine with all the features.
I always check refurbished at Amazon first for most expensive items. I buy all our new Iphones refurbished at Amazon. Pay less then 1/2 the original cost and have warranty and can be returned. I bought my steam generated iron refurbished, Dyson vacuum, laptop, and tablets too. I won't buy expensive items that can not be returned without a hassle or me proving it was not user error. I have bought all but one of my sewing machines from Amazon. I returned two of them because I couldn't bond with the machine use. Not one return problem. All lessons for any machine are on youtube if you need them. In fact one machine dealer in my area says watch those and if you still have problems then come to the shop. I never had a problem with a repair at any dealer. They have no idea where I bought the machine or even if it's mine, could be my mother in law's or a gift. I never give details, just the problem I may have with it.

I've been stitching on my refurbished machine for a week, seems to be perfect. Happy camper here!