Inhereted a Bernina 930...
01-25-2011, 10:09 AM
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I inhereted a Bernina 930 from my DMIL. Still trying to locate the power cord, but I'm told it's around. Sure hope so, from what I can tell, they are discontinued.
My question: Would you invest the money to have this machine looked at, cleaned, etc., and use it? I have a great little Brother LB6770 embroidery machine that's been great but I can tell the Berninia is much more solid. Let me know your thoughts, I need to purchase a walking foot, 1/4"foot, bobbins, etc.
Thanks!
My question: Would you invest the money to have this machine looked at, cleaned, etc., and use it? I have a great little Brother LB6770 embroidery machine that's been great but I can tell the Berninia is much more solid. Let me know your thoughts, I need to purchase a walking foot, 1/4"foot, bobbins, etc.
Thanks!
01-25-2011, 10:20 AM
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The Bernina 930 was one of the last all metal machines Bernina made. It's a workhorse machine. If you can locate the power cord I'd say yes get it looked at by a Bernina dealer. That machine is still in major demand & if in good condition worth somewhere in the area of $1000.00. I've had mine since I bought it new in 1983. Only thing it have had to have replaced/fixed were the feed dogs. I wore them off I used it so much.
01-25-2011, 10:39 AM
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Yes....My Mom has her 930 and it is better than my 1030....
Keep looking for the cord...a replace ment is going to cost at least $100.
Keep looking for the cord...a replace ment is going to cost at least $100.
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01-25-2011, 10:55 AM
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Definitely yes it's worth it. I bought my 930 in about 1978 and it has been a workhorse. It has never had to have anything done to it. It just like a timex, takes a licking and keeps on ticking. They are wonderful machines only thing is they weigh a ton so you won't want to carry them around much.LOL
01-25-2011, 10:56 AM
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I inherited my mom's 930 which she loved. When she bought that one, I inherited her 630 or 730, can't remember which. I traded that one in after 23 years and still got $600 to put toward the Viking I bought. I will not trade the 930 as she said it was too good to replace! It is technically my daughter's now, but... anyway, get it serviced, you will love it.
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