Purchasing from a Quilt Show

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08-10-2017, 08:53 AM

#21

Fabric Galore

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Central FL

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Originally Posted by Butters2013

Has anyone purchased a machine from a quilting show? Are the savings substantial? Also, do they keep inventory so you can bring it home right away? Do they also sell the floor models?

I'll be going with my sister and she is considering a mid arm purchase.

Thanks!

I usually try to buy a machine that has a store in my area in case I need service. I have 3 different in the rural area where I live and I depend on them for my machines.

08-10-2017, 09:22 AM

#22

Pixquilt

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Posts: 29

Once a machine has been used at a show--class or demo, it can't be sold as new, according to the local dealer where I purchased my Janome 8200 at a Quilt Show. I got a great deal late on the last day, last hour of the show. The store fairly close for servicing, and I went there to pick it up and get a class on how to use it.

08-10-2017, 01:09 PM

#23

crzypatcher

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Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: So. Ca desert

Posts: 140

I purchased my Sweet 16 at Road to California 5 years ago. Substantial savings and after the show the dealer delivered to my home, set it up, and gave me an hour lesson.