Trade-in my Bernina??
10-20-2011, 04:51 PM
#61
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I am an avid Bernina fan and own a Bernina 635 which i absolutely love. I tried the new 830 and ultimately decided on the Baby Lock Ellisimo for 3 reasons..1) Price was more reasonable @ 5,999.....and in my opinion produces breautiful embroidery designs. 2) The machine is VERY intuitive and easier to use. 3) Close dealer support.... I was a bit timid about the 830 due to many of the issues that plagued the machine when it first came out..My Baby Lock dealer is a peach and only 15 minutes from me.
10-20-2011, 05:36 PM
#63
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Originally Posted by Gayle
I have been looking at the new top of the line Bernina but it is so expensive. Would you trade in a Bernina 440 with embroid. module for a different brand of machine that would have the same features as the top Bernina and more economical?? If you have done that, what machine did you change to and are you happier with that one? Thank you for your comments!
10-21-2011, 03:28 AM
#66
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Location: Clinton New York
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Hi Gayle,
Just this week I traded in my 200E Bernina for the 830 model. I have had several Berninas and have had good luck with their machines. My dealer is fantastic to deal with. My only problem is they are an hours drive away from me which is a bit inconvient. But seeing as I have had very few problems it hasn't become an issue. So far I haven't had much of a chance to actually sew on the new machine because I had to do some switching around with my other machine (Pfaff). I had to put the new machine where my Pfaff was because it wouldn't fit where I had intended it to. So keep in mind this is a much bigger machine and the arm on it (embrodery module) takes a bit more space than some of the other Berninas. All that being said I am really looking forward to playing with my machine today when it's nice and quiet and I have my home to myself. I know I'm going to need to be able to concentrate without distractions. Good luck with your decision. Personally I feel you get what you pay for. Linda from Clinton
Just this week I traded in my 200E Bernina for the 830 model. I have had several Berninas and have had good luck with their machines. My dealer is fantastic to deal with. My only problem is they are an hours drive away from me which is a bit inconvient. But seeing as I have had very few problems it hasn't become an issue. So far I haven't had much of a chance to actually sew on the new machine because I had to do some switching around with my other machine (Pfaff). I had to put the new machine where my Pfaff was because it wouldn't fit where I had intended it to. So keep in mind this is a much bigger machine and the arm on it (embrodery module) takes a bit more space than some of the other Berninas. All that being said I am really looking forward to playing with my machine today when it's nice and quiet and I have my home to myself. I know I'm going to need to be able to concentrate without distractions. Good luck with your decision. Personally I feel you get what you pay for. Linda from Clinton
10-21-2011, 06:00 AM
#67
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Location: Central NY
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This depends on what kind of sewing you do the most. Janome is a good runner up for Bernina. Babylock/Brother are great machines for embroidery but I feel are kind of flimsy for general sewing especially piecing patchwork. I don't like the upper end Viking machines because there is no pressor foot lift but are amazing for heirloom sewing. Pfaff are great for the IDT. A lower end Pfaff, the select line, are great machines for general sewing as well as patchwork. Bernina machines are crazy expensive. Find a good dealer that will work with you on the price. There may not be much leeway with the pricing but they can offer a huge trade-in amount for your old machine. Also, when Bernina is about to discontinue a model the dealers are allowed to offer a great (lower) price.
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