Originally Posted by grann of 6

I hope you people realize that we are talking about a very sophisticated "computer" here. It is not just a sewing machine. I have old machines too and they are great for some things, like quilting and other straight line stitching. But we who want to embroider and design like our computerized machines too. My Diamond is a $9000 machine and if it costs me $100-$200 a year to keep it serviced I will do that. I sure don't complain when I take my Toyota truck in for it's maintainence and inspection every year. And I keep it lubed. I plan to have it for a long time; it is my investment. And when something goes wrong in my house I get the necessary serviceman in to do it right. While I may not like his charge, the work needs to be done so I pay what it takes.