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    Old 12-24-2018, 05:27 AM
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    Congrats on your new machine! It's great that you tested it out and found one that you were happy with.
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    Old 12-24-2018, 05:30 AM
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    A new machine is exciting and lots of fun! Enjoy.
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    Old 12-24-2018, 08:26 AM
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    Congratulations! Have fun with it!
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    Old 09-08-2019, 01:31 PM
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    I might agree about the janome not being user friendly. I’m looking at purchasing my first Juki, maybe the dx 2000qcp. Any advice on the Juki Is?
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    Old 09-08-2019, 02:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by DeltaMimi
    I might agree about the janome not being user friendly. I’m looking at purchasing my first Juki, maybe the dx 2000qcp. Any advice on the Juki Is?
    DeltaMimi - Back in December it ended up that I found an amazing deal on the Juki 2000QVP, test-drove it extensively at the dealer, and decided that it was a good choice for me. (A Janome 6600 would have been quite a bit more; it runs about $2,000 new, here in Massachusetts.) The Juki also came with a user DVD and I found it to be very user-friendly and intuitive once I got it home. I've been very happy with it.

    Ironically, I recently was able to purchase a pre-owned Janome 6600 - which I plan to use as a second machine. I am going to have it serviced first, though. (It really needs to be cleaned.) My first impression has been that the learning curve will be steeper for this machine. I'm confident that I will eventually be comfortable with it, but will be relying heavily on the manual for its unique features. The dealer who will be servicing it spoke very highly of the 6600 and said it will last for years.
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    Old 09-08-2019, 03:36 PM
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    I can sympathize with your quandary... however... since you already have two machines, why not just think about it awhile? As someone else mentioned, both those machines are fairly expensive. I have a husqvarna viking designer 1 (very old machine) and every time I get aggravated with its little quirks, I think about getting a new machine... but $12k+ is just mind boggling to me.... and I muddle through the embroidery I'm fighting with at that time.
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    Old 09-08-2019, 04:37 PM
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    FYI..there is a "mint condition Juki F600 on ebay..

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Juki-HZL-F6...75.c4#viTabs_0
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    Old 09-09-2019, 03:18 AM
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    The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo is coming up later this month. I am sure both companies will have exhibits there. Suggest you go and test drive. It is in Worcester
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    Old 09-09-2019, 04:41 AM
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    Default Juki 2000 QVP and Janome 6500/6600

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    The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo is coming up later this month. I am sure both companies will have exhibits there. Suggest you go and test drive. It is in Worcester
    Quilt 30 - Thank you for the information about the Quilt Expo in Worcester. I am in Massachusetts but no longer looking for a machine. (My original post was from December 2018 and someone responded to it recently, asking about the Juki.)

    I bought a Juki 2000 QVP back then...and recently found a pre-owned Janome 6600 to use as a second (somewhat immobile) machine.
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    Old 09-09-2019, 12:11 PM
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    Juki. I love my Janome but it struggles over thick seams. My sister has the same Janome I do (the 6600) and she just got a Juki because of the same issue.

    eta: sorry, didn't realize it was an old thread.
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