Thanks! Come ton think of it, I recently hd to have my bobbin case replaced because it wasn't oscillating properly, thus the thread was bunching up around it. I just thought I somehow accidentally damaged it!

It sounds too good to be true. Is it possible that it is one of the stolen machines? There hasn't been any information regarding that lately. A machine that usually sells for thousands going for $500 sounds fishy. Be very careful.
Sue

The machine is a good machine by reputation. I have had one before. So, I would test drive it first, cause this almost seems like it would be too good to be true.

Did you hear back from the woman about doing a test drive? I have 4 Janomes and love them but they do like a clean bobbin area or else!

I have that same machine and LOVE it!!! It is a super workhorse. I love Janome machines. Be sure to test drive it before you pay for it, but I say GO FOR IT!!!!!
I have sooo many hours on mine. I too, bought it used. The gal that owned it, passed away and I think of her often. I do lots of embroidery with it and love it.
Can you tell I really like this machine!?

The owner may have upgraded to the new super duper Janome, and this was all the trade in she would have gotten.

I've yet to hear back :( either someone snagged it, or it was too good to be true. I'll make another enquiry today and see what happens..

I have that machine and love it. I bought mine about 6 yrs ago and paid $3000. so that is definitely a good buy. I download emb. designs off the internet all the time with it. I have 3 Janome machines and they all work great.