The spring came from the bobbin area. I am thinking I can't hurt it, I will try to fix it. There is no harm in trying. I really love this machine. My husband is tried of hearing me talk about it. He says just get a new one. For some reason, I can't stop thinking about this singer. I look at new one's and it is not the same. There is a lot of good memories with my singer.

Seems to me now days a lot of people try to get as money out of everone they can get it out of. Greed comes to mind.

I would try to get a second opinion. I know from past experiences that it does cost a lot to get them repaired and a lot of time to get them back after you bring one in. Maby we should all learn how to repair machines.

My sewing repair man works out of his garage. He charges about $65 no matter what is wrong. I guess if a really expensive part were required he'd have to charge for that. But so far I haven't needed that so far. I've used him for 5yrs or more.

Last time I had my Viking in repair, the man bent my plate trying to get inside. First time picked up the machine only sewed backwards. Then the plate. I went 45 miles to a dealer and am satisfied. Paid 65.00 for the repair. Couldn't order the plate as that was too expensive at the time. You really have to be careful about repair on anything.

If you live in central missouri there is a fellow in Bennet Springs who works on older Singer and he is reasonalble too.

When I moved and had to have repairs, I asked the LQS who to take it to for service. I don't trust just anyone with my machine (Janome). They recommended a man at another quilt shop, they said he was good, honest, and reasonable. I was very happy with him. Now I have found the man who sold me my machine and even though he is about 80+ miles away, I will go to him. I know that he is honest and the prices have always been fair.

I had a service man in Plattsburgh who charge $25.00 per machine. I called him once to fix my old Bernina and he had to come 3 times and get extra parts and never charged me a penny more. Of course, here in NYC not so lucky. I did bring my Artista 630 for service and paid $65.00 flat. It would have been extra if there were parts involved, but luckily there wasn't.

When my DH purchased me a Kenmore machine 5 years ago, he also purchased the extended warranty with it. Had a problem a few years ago with it, took it to Sears, had it repaired and paid nothing. I take the machine in every 8 months or so to have it cleaned and serviced We have extended the service plan since i received the machine and it is worth the price. when the warranty is up this time around, I will check into new machines, but I want a machine that has a warranty/and extended warranty with it, and a place nearby that will actually service it. I don't want a machine that I have to pay postage to ship and wait to receive it back.

Well Said !