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Ellie'sNana 10-30-2010 02:46 PM

Definitely file a complaint.

peacebypiece 10-30-2010 03:05 PM

Why ever did you send a sewing machine to someone on E-Bay for repairs? Surely there is a reputable dealer in the state of Maine with a good repair dept. Too many good dealers, etc. have had to cease business because they couldn't compete with online services/prices. I prefer to deal with real people I can talk to face to face, and keep the business right in my home town. A $75 - $100 repair charge is nothing when you look at the price of a new machine of comparable quality. I prefer to keep my $$ in my home community economy.
I can't justify a new Viking machine right now, but I visit the local dealer/quiltshop frequently, and buy supplies/notions. I also attend seminars to learn about the latest trends, tips & tricks and how to get more out of my sewing without trashing the machines I own. They know me by name and always act like they are happy to see me, even if I'm not buying a new $9000.00 machine today.
Meanwhile, immediately persue a solution through pay-pal and E-Bay. You might get your money and your machine back. Hopefully you have learned a lesson. Good luck.

peacebypiece 10-30-2010 03:07 PM

Why ever did you send a sewing machine to someone on E-Bay for repairs? Surely there is a reputable dealer in the state of Maine with a good repair dept. Too many good dealers, etc. have had to cease business because they couldn't compete with online services/prices. I prefer to deal with real people I can talk to face to face, and keep the business right in my home town. A $75 - $100 repair charge is nothing when you look at the price of a new machine of comparable quality. I prefer to keep my $$ in my home community economy.
I can't justify a new Viking machine right now, but I visit the local dealer/quiltshop frequently, and buy supplies/notions. I also attend seminars to learn about the latest trends, tips & tricks and how to get more out of my sewing without trashing the machines I own. They know me by name and always act like they are happy to see me, even if I'm not buying a new $9000.00 machine today.
Meanwhile, immediately persue a solution through pay-pal and E-Bay. You might get your money and your machine back. Hopefully you have learned a lesson. Good luck.

penski 10-30-2010 03:29 PM

i agree file a complaint you dont know for sure if he was ill or if they were lying to you to take your money either way that is a lot of material money you would be throwing away !!!

gale 10-30-2010 03:48 PM


Originally Posted by peacebypiece
Why ever did you send a sewing machine to someone on E-Bay for repairs? Surely there is a reputable dealer in the state of Maine with a good repair dept. Too many good dealers, etc. have had to cease business because they couldn't compete with online services/prices. I prefer to deal with real people I can talk to face to face, and keep the business right in my home town. A $75 - $100 repair charge is nothing when you look at the price of a new machine of comparable quality. I prefer to keep my $$ in my home community economy.
I can't justify a new Viking machine right now, but I visit the local dealer/quiltshop frequently, and buy supplies/notions. I also attend seminars to learn about the latest trends, tips & tricks and how to get more out of my sewing without trashing the machines I own. They know me by name and always act like they are happy to see me, even if I'm not buying a new $9000.00 machine today.
Meanwhile, immediately persue a solution through pay-pal and E-Bay. You might get your money and your machine back. Hopefully you have learned a lesson. Good luck.

That wasn't helpful. And the transaction was not through ebay so ebay wouldn't help her anyway.

smitty 10-30-2010 03:58 PM

a word to the wise about sewing machine repair---always write down the serial #, take a picture before you turn your machine over to ANYONE. Friend, nice guy, etc. or not, when there is a problem you can identify your machine. we also write the serial # as soon as a machine comes into our care.

featherweight 10-30-2010 04:30 PM


Originally Posted by peacebypiece
Why ever did you send a sewing machine to someone on E-Bay for repairs? Surely there is a reputable dealer in the state of Maine with a good repair dept. Too many good dealers, etc. have had to cease business because they couldn't compete with online services/prices. I prefer to deal with real people I can talk to face to face, and keep the business right in my home town. A $75 - $100 repair charge is nothing when you look at the price of a new machine of comparable quality. I prefer to keep my $$ in my home community economy.
I can't justify a new Viking machine right now, but I visit the local dealer/quiltshop frequently, and buy supplies/notions. I also attend seminars to learn about the latest trends, tips & tricks and how to get more out of my sewing without trashing the machines I own. They know me by name and always act like they are happy to see me, even if I'm not buying a new $9000.00 machine today.
Meanwhile, immediately persue a solution through pay-pal and E-Bay. You might get your money and your machine back. Hopefully you have learned a lesson. Good luck.

I agree!!!!! No repairmen in Maine??? My friend lives there and has no problem finding one!!

annette1952 10-30-2010 04:40 PM

I'm glad you filed a complaint. You don't even know for sure if they are telling you the truth about the Dad. It would be terrible to use that as an excuse but people do all the time. I hope they get it all worked out so you get the right machine back along with your money if they aren't going to fix it.

gale 10-30-2010 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by featherweight

Originally Posted by peacebypiece
Why ever did you send a sewing machine to someone on E-Bay for repairs? Surely there is a reputable dealer in the state of Maine with a good repair dept. Too many good dealers, etc. have had to cease business because they couldn't compete with online services/prices. I prefer to deal with real people I can talk to face to face, and keep the business right in my home town. A $75 - $100 repair charge is nothing when you look at the price of a new machine of comparable quality. I prefer to keep my $$ in my home community economy.
I can't justify a new Viking machine right now, but I visit the local dealer/quiltshop frequently, and buy supplies/notions. I also attend seminars to learn about the latest trends, tips & tricks and how to get more out of my sewing without trashing the machines I own. They know me by name and always act like they are happy to see me, even if I'm not buying a new $9000.00 machine today.
Meanwhile, immediately persue a solution through pay-pal and E-Bay. You might get your money and your machine back. Hopefully you have learned a lesson. Good luck.

I agree!!!!! No repairmen in Maine??? My friend lives there and has no problem finding one!!

But she needs advice for her situation NOW. Not to be scolded for not looking for a local place.

scrapykate 10-30-2010 05:39 PM

who's to say the father is really sick, it may be a scam....
file a complaint.


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