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I tried to work on a couple of the cheap Brothers---they are WIMPS! the motors are not very good, unless for two pieces of light cotton!
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I agree, go with consumers report.
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Thanks everyone for all your advice. I do know that Brothers and Baby Locks are cousins and I've never had a problem with my little Baby Lock. I'm sure like anything, where you buy something, makes a difference. As for the Warrenty, yes it would be a PITA to have to ship it to Brother for it to be fixed.
My Sew and Vac shop in Longview sells Brother/Baby Lock machines and most are really high end in the thousands of dollars. They do have trade-ins, but I've never seen anything in my price range. I was told by one shop to steer clear of EBay on machines right now, because they could be some from flooded or tornado damaged areas and are wanting to get rid of them and the consumer is stuck with something worse. |
I would suggest the SQ 9000, in fact almost bought the only one left marked down at my local Walmart because I know friends with that model & they love it, I like the extra features. Since I didn't need it, just wanted it, I told a friend, she bought it.
I do have a low cost Walmart Brother, about 4 or 5 years old, I love it, great for travel & classes. It did need repair, I contacted Brother, they told me to take it to my local authorized Brother dealer for repair, that dealer fixed it quickly & cheerfully, no problems. |
Yes, to those who warned about repair. My local sewing machine dealer will not work on anything purchased at a discount store. Fair? Maybe, but it's his business to do as he wishes.
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Originally Posted by marcialb
Originally Posted by reeskylr
I know some don't or won't purchase a Walmart machine, but, to those who would purchase, I have a dilemma.
My Walmart is moving some machines out because they are going to be bringing new ones in. So they are really marked down for clearance and one is the Brother 80 stitch that is normally 199.99. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-80...chine/14237606 It is marked down to 154.00. There is also the Brother Project Runway which normally sells for 149.00. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-50...chine/14237605 Marked down to 109.00 Which one is the best deal. I'm leaning toward the 80 stitch due to the table it comes with. But, the Project Runway is consumer's Digest Best Buy and would save me a few dollars when money is tight. Oh right now I have a 10 year plus Baby Lock Proline with like 20 stitches. Never ever had a problem with it, I just want one that does a bit more and it is time to upgrade. Thanks for any input. |
Originally Posted by vickig626
Originally Posted by marcialb
Originally Posted by reeskylr
I know some don't or won't purchase a Walmart machine, but, to those who would purchase, I have a dilemma.
My Walmart is moving some machines out because they are going to be bringing new ones in. So they are really marked down for clearance and one is the Brother 80 stitch that is normally 199.99. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-80...chine/14237606 It is marked down to 154.00. There is also the Brother Project Runway which normally sells for 149.00. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-50...chine/14237605 Marked down to 109.00 Which one is the best deal. I'm leaning toward the 80 stitch due to the table it comes with. But, the Project Runway is consumer's Digest Best Buy and would save me a few dollars when money is tight. Oh right now I have a 10 year plus Baby Lock Proline with like 20 stitches. Never ever had a problem with it, I just want one that does a bit more and it is time to upgrade. Thanks for any input. |
i bought a 'Runway' from our walmart just to have an extra.
it sews great and goes very FAST. also because it was an inexpensive machine i feel like i can try things like Lola Jenkins portrait stitching on it. i wish i had gone to the next higher priced machine because it has the optional 'needle up or down' button and the 'speed control'. i really like those features on my "good" machine. |
Originally Posted by reeskylr
Thanks everyone for all your advice. I do know that Brothers and Baby Locks are cousins and I've never had a problem with my little Baby Lock. I'm sure like anything, where you buy something, makes a difference. As for the Warrenty, yes it would be a PITA to have to ship it to Brother for it to be fixed.
My Sew and Vac shop in Longview sells Brother/Baby Lock machines and most are really high end in the thousands of dollars. They do have trade-ins, but I've never seen anything in my price range. I was told by one shop to steer clear of EBay on machines right now, because they could be some from flooded or tornado damaged areas and are wanting to get rid of them and the consumer is stuck with something worse. |
I have the Brother Project Runway and I love it and have had no problems with it.
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