Refurbished doesn't mean there was anything wrong with the machine. It could have just been an opened box. they are returned (for whatever reason), checked out by a repairman and sold as refurbished.

I bought a refurbished Brother PC6500 combo machine from Ken's 3 years ago. I have not had 1 bit of trouble that was not operator error and nothing I had to call them to see about fixing.

I'd buy another machine from him if I had any money. I want a lightweight computerized machine to tote around.

If it is a machine from Ken's you'll be fine. They check them before they send them, as far as I know.

I would probably buy it

i bought a refurbished (mother board- the brains, heart and soul of my machine---the main computer component) from the company that makes my machine, it was guaranteed for a year...had it for almost 3 now...very happy with it, since the New one that came in the machine did not last that long. i have no problem buying refurbished if it is a reputable source and they guarantee their product...mine refurbished mother board saved me almost $500.

YES I would as long as it was from a local dealer with a great reputation and had a good warranty on it. IMHO

It would be like buying a used car try it out before you buy it. Ask questions about what the warranty covers is it a one year warranty from the factory? if not may not be worth it.

Can it be repaired locally or do you have to send to the factory to get repaired? if sent to factory do they pay the charges both ways?

Are both parts and labor or just parts? if it is just parts then no not worth the trouble of a buying a refurbished machine. and always read the fine print!!! I have gotten burned by not reading it!

I have a refurb'd brother machine from him, it's fantastic!

i have bought several machines from him. He is great and customer support is wonderful.

I say go for it too, if it is free shipping.

Thanks for the input everybody. I ordered a Brother XR7700 and according to tracking it will be delivered this afternoon. Whew, that was fast.

I bought a Brother HS2000 computerized sewing machine from AllBrands.com last year that was factory refurbished. That basically means someone bought it & didn't like it so it went back to the factory, was gone over & now I've got a machine that any & all kinks have already been taken care of. I love my machine & it's been working almost non-stop since it got here with no trouble at all.