Those with Viking Dealerships in your JoAnnes...
02-19-2011, 06:52 AM
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So if we can't buy Viking or Pfaff, all we'll have is Brother, Janmoe and Bernina. That's sad. I don't even have a place to get my Pfaff serviced in this area.
Originally Posted by toomanycats
Viking has been bought by a Chinese investment group. They have closed their factory in Sweden and moved it to China.
My local dealer said they would no longer carry the machines but would still be able to stock some things. Wonder how long before won't be able to get parts? I have an older Vinking. He also said Pfaft (not sure if that is spelled right) was another and they will not import to the US any longer. Was a third in the group but I cannot remember it I was so shocked at the time. I did not know Joann's was having a sale. I have put in numerous changes in the last four months and still have not received a flyer.
My local dealer said they would no longer carry the machines but would still be able to stock some things. Wonder how long before won't be able to get parts? I have an older Vinking. He also said Pfaft (not sure if that is spelled right) was another and they will not import to the US any longer. Was a third in the group but I cannot remember it I was so shocked at the time. I did not know Joann's was having a sale. I have put in numerous changes in the last four months and still have not received a flyer.
02-19-2011, 07:17 AM
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Guess China wants to take over ALL the sewing! That tics me off! Wonder when they will buy the rest of them?? All my JoAnns sells is Singer...wonder if THEY are made in China? Don't get me wrong, I'm not prejudiced against the Chinese, I just want some of the things we buy to be made here or in the countries that made it in the first place. Vikings and Pfaffs are great machines.
02-19-2011, 11:35 AM
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They had already sold the longarm, but they had demos of the other TOL embroidery/sewing machines for sale. Though, I don't know what you'd do for service or warranty work? I did see a sign pinned to one chair that said "Stockton" store. So, I'm guessing whatever is left goes to another store, in Stockton. I suppose you'd be able to get warranty work there but what if that closes eventually too? I would hate to spend 6 or 7 grand on a machine and be left dangling:
02-19-2011, 01:50 PM
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Well , I went this AM .... and mine ... the Viking dealer in the JoAnn's is gone! ... and nobody on the store staff was going to talk about it.
I do have a terrific dealer ( sew and vac) about the same distance from the house. I prefered to deal with them anyway.. much more knowledgeable. Sometime the JoAnn /Viking did know what foot was used for what.
I do have a terrific dealer ( sew and vac) about the same distance from the house. I prefered to deal with them anyway.. much more knowledgeable. Sometime the JoAnn /Viking did know what foot was used for what.
02-19-2011, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Lori S
Well , I went this AM .... and mine ... the Viking dealer in the JoAnn's is gone! ... and nobody on the store staff was going to talk about it.
I do have a terrific dealer ( sew and vac) about the same distance from the house. I prefered to deal with them anyway.. much more knowledgeable. Sometime the JoAnn /Viking did know what foot was used for what.
I do have a terrific dealer ( sew and vac) about the same distance from the house. I prefered to deal with them anyway.. much more knowledgeable. Sometime the JoAnn /Viking did know what foot was used for what.
Very interesting. It looks like Viking may be pulling out nationwide.
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