Questions about Janome 6600
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 180
I have the 6600. Definitely get the lessons and buy it from a place where you get customer service and a janome certified technician available. Also the store may offer classes and you can meet other janome users.. I did not get a class with mine and I did not think the manual was good at all. The extra money is worth every cent. IMHO .
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#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: East Kootenays, BC
Posts: 947
There is a great forum group of Janome 6600 users on Yahoo that can help you out too. I didn't have "lessons" with mine, the dealer went out of business before I got there for them. After having it six years, I learned several things I had no idea about from a dealer's sales staff member this winter when I took mine in for a service. None of it was in the manual, but she knew through Dealer Training provided by Janome. Left me wondering what else I was missing....
#14
#15
I bought mine for $1800 a few years ago. Sadly, my dealer closed his shop in my town after that. I also recommend the Yahoo group. I'm not there much anymore, but it is a great place to learn what your machine can do. The manual only covers the basics. You'll love the 6600!
#16
Power Poster
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,827
The variances in prices may be the inclusions or non, as part of the package.
Some 6600's come with a table (SRP $500). Some not.
Some include the basic package of tools/feet ... some a whole bunch more.
That can make for a big difference in the price.
So when you are comparing prices of mine was a lot more or a lot less ... are you really comparing apples to apples?
Some 6600's come with a table (SRP $500). Some not.
Some include the basic package of tools/feet ... some a whole bunch more.
That can make for a big difference in the price.
So when you are comparing prices of mine was a lot more or a lot less ... are you really comparing apples to apples?
#17
I have bought two of my machines online and one through a dealer. I have never used the dealer for anything after the purchase other than routine maintenance, but I also take my two internet purchases to him for routine maintenance too. I've had no negative experience buying online, so for my money (and I learn easily on my own, so I don't feel a need for classes) I have no problem buying online if I get a great deal.
Sure, once in a while there can be an issue, but how many have bought through a dealer only to have them switch to another brand, go out of business, not stand behind their product, etc...? It's all a bit of a crap shoot, so I go with the good deal and take my chances, just like I would if I went through a dealer.
But to each his own. You've gotten lots of helpful advice and various experiences in this thread. So go with what makes you feel the most comfortable.
Sure, once in a while there can be an issue, but how many have bought through a dealer only to have them switch to another brand, go out of business, not stand behind their product, etc...? It's all a bit of a crap shoot, so I go with the good deal and take my chances, just like I would if I went through a dealer.
But to each his own. You've gotten lots of helpful advice and various experiences in this thread. So go with what makes you feel the most comfortable.
#18
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,111
I got mine from a dealer and paid the same price you called out. I never saw it anywhere on the internet cheaper, so I didnt' have your debate.
I would say check out the warranty on the internet one. If it has the warranty then I would be temepted to go that route. Janome honors the warranty and whatever dealer you take it to will be paid by the company. I would think though, that if you didn't purchase from a dealer you take it to for service the customer service may lack somewhat. They may find it harder to schedule you in before the customers who did purchase from them.
I do feel better knowing that the dealer is there, but I hope I never need them. I did take the lessons, but I don't believe I gained too much from them. I had the machine for several weeks before I went back for the lessons, so I had played with it alot.
I love my machine and it is very easy to use. I am sure that there are many features that I don't know about, but I didn't learn them with my lesson either.
I will also say if my dealer was close to me then I would buy from the dealer... just handier. My dealer is close to an hour away
I would say check out the warranty on the internet one. If it has the warranty then I would be temepted to go that route. Janome honors the warranty and whatever dealer you take it to will be paid by the company. I would think though, that if you didn't purchase from a dealer you take it to for service the customer service may lack somewhat. They may find it harder to schedule you in before the customers who did purchase from them.
I do feel better knowing that the dealer is there, but I hope I never need them. I did take the lessons, but I don't believe I gained too much from them. I had the machine for several weeks before I went back for the lessons, so I had played with it alot.
I love my machine and it is very easy to use. I am sure that there are many features that I don't know about, but I didn't learn them with my lesson either.
I will also say if my dealer was close to me then I would buy from the dealer... just handier. My dealer is close to an hour away
#19
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: east kilbride Scotland
Posts: 1,330
Not sure what position is in USA, but I'm looking at new machines in UK and dealer told me 6600 wa superceded by 7700 and this has been replaced by 8900, so should pay a lot less for either of the others as they are now old stock. So look for a good deal and try and get price down. If you garment sew the only drawback on the 6600 is that it doesnt have a freearm for cuffs n trousers.
#20
The variances in prices may be the inclusions or non, as part of the package.
Some 6600's come with a table (SRP $500). Some not.
Some include the basic package of tools/feet ... some a whole bunch more.
That can make for a big difference in the price.
So when you are comparing prices of mine was a lot more or a lot less ... are you really comparing apples to apples?
Some 6600's come with a table (SRP $500). Some not.
Some include the basic package of tools/feet ... some a whole bunch more.
That can make for a big difference in the price.
So when you are comparing prices of mine was a lot more or a lot less ... are you really comparing apples to apples?
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