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I don't have those particular models but I do have an inexpensive Brother and access to an even less expensive one and they have served me very well. My XR-52 will use any thread and sew through almost anything. It is not fussy about anything, and if I were in the market for another machine it would definitely be a lower end Brother probably from Walmart. Good luck with your decision.

Today my husband bought a Brothers at Walmart on clearance for $59.00. It's their basic machine, but what a price.

My first sewing machine came from a dealer. My next two sewing machines came from Walmart. (A brother CS-8150 computerized & a brother XR-65T.) I have never had a problem with them. I am not sure which machine you should get, they both look like a good buy.

debra

Sounds like you have a nice machine now, and 20 years is not old for a machine. If you have had it for 20 and it is fine, is the extra sts worth the $. Do you do other sewing or mostly quilting? All you need for that is a straight stitch.

i have the project runway and love it.

I taught a high school textile class and purchased walmart machines. My ad vice is DON'T buy a walmart machine. You are better off with a used machine with metal inners. You can get better quality. The machines I purchased from walmart were awful.

The first is 25% savings and the second is 30% savings. I would also trust the consumers best buy advice.

I actually have both of these machines. I originally bought the project runway model. Then at tax time i treated myself to the SQ9000. I love them both!

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http://www.walmart.com/catalog/warra...em_id=14237606

These machines come with a warrenty. I don't believe an authorized repair person can refuse warrenty work.
Now if something's not covered you may have to ship it back to Brother for repair.
http://www.brother-usa.com/VirData/C...Embroidery.pdf

Yes, anyone can refuse to repair a machine. Happens all the time. Or the cost of the repair is more than the machine cost originally.

not necesarily. If they are an authorized repair shop the manufacturer authorized to do their warrenty work and they refuse, the company can remove their "authorized" status. If an authorized repairman refuses, contact the company, they will set them straight.
Been there, done that.

We will have to agree to disagree then. Yes a dealer that is authorized and must fix machines they've SOLD. If they did not sell the machine they are under no obligation to repair it. Most will to try to get repeat business, but many will not. That's why buying machines over the internet and at big box stores can be such a hassle. Warrantee work is basically for free as the dealer is not receiving any money for their labor or parts, so they don't do this for free for everyone and many times refuse to work on warrantee machines they haven't sold. One of the first questions my dealer asks is "Was the machine purchased here.."

Regardless, and to stay on topic, I'd buy the machine that got the highest consumer ratings over the other.

I think they are fools, because this is the way they could bring in good customers to their businesses. Just my opinion.

Good luck on your decision.