Can I just scream in frustration because you will all understand?
09-12-2011, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by DonnaC
My "main" (in other words, most expensive) sewing machine has just stopped working and I'm so frustrated!
It's a Singer Quantum L-500 that I purchased a while back when the model first was released (BIG mistake). It's already been back to Singer in Tennessee twice for warranty repairs. It's a good machine when it works correctly, but when it doesn't, the problems are pretty serious.
Today I was sewing along and it just STOPPED dead. The low-bobbin indicator keeps coming on, and it won't sew. I've tried everything - changed the bobbin, the thread, the needle, cleaned it out, talked sweetly to it - nothing.
I just sent a somewhat nasty note off to Singer asking how long they expect me to struggle along with this LEMON of a machine before they acknowlege that it's a piece of cr*p and send me a new one. The second time I had to send it back for warranty repair, they made ME pay for the shipping, and there's no way on God's green earth I'm paying another $65.00 to return it again... THEY can pay this time. I've just had it. Right now I've got a $1,200 paperweight on my hands and I'm not a happy camper.
Okay, now I feel better. I'm going to get out my lovely little workhorse Kenmore that never gives me any trouble, and try to finish the project I'm working on.
I just knew you guys would sympathize, and I needed some sympathy.
It's a Singer Quantum L-500 that I purchased a while back when the model first was released (BIG mistake). It's already been back to Singer in Tennessee twice for warranty repairs. It's a good machine when it works correctly, but when it doesn't, the problems are pretty serious.
Today I was sewing along and it just STOPPED dead. The low-bobbin indicator keeps coming on, and it won't sew. I've tried everything - changed the bobbin, the thread, the needle, cleaned it out, talked sweetly to it - nothing.
I just sent a somewhat nasty note off to Singer asking how long they expect me to struggle along with this LEMON of a machine before they acknowlege that it's a piece of cr*p and send me a new one. The second time I had to send it back for warranty repair, they made ME pay for the shipping, and there's no way on God's green earth I'm paying another $65.00 to return it again... THEY can pay this time. I've just had it. Right now I've got a $1,200 paperweight on my hands and I'm not a happy camper.
Okay, now I feel better. I'm going to get out my lovely little workhorse Kenmore that never gives me any trouble, and try to finish the project I'm working on.
I just knew you guys would sympathize, and I needed some sympathy.
I'm sorry about your $1,200 and your disappointment. Write to the Singer company and ask for a refund. There might be some kind of lemon law in your state. froggyintexas
09-12-2011, 07:09 AM
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I bought a Singer from QVC a couple of years ago, it was touted as a fabulous machine on the show and I was stupid enough to believe the hype. The machine was a piece of junk (being kind here) I had to send it in for repair twice in the first six months, and it never did work right. What a waste of money. I will NEVER buy a Singer again.
09-12-2011, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Judith1005
I'm sorry about your "paper weight" (lol). But i am in love with my Kenmore. It's just a simple machine. but...oh so reliable. Good Luck!!
09-12-2011, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by feffertim
I bought a Singer from QVC a couple of years ago, it was touted as a fabulous machine on the show and I was stupid enough to believe the hype. The machine was a piece of junk (being kind here) I had to send it in for repair twice in the first six months, and it never did work right. What a waste of money. I will NEVER buy a Singer again.
09-12-2011, 07:28 AM
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My first machine was a Singer Sonata. (lower end) Love it, and it can do so much! Bought A Viking machine thinking I was upgrading-wrong! Could never get it to sew right. The local dealer treated me like it was my fault and that I didn't know what I was talking about.
I called Viking to complain about him, and my machine, then traded it off and went out and got myself a Pfaff 7510. Love it too!
I have just recently acquired a Featherweight and a 301. Am looking forward to getting the accessories and learning about these beauties!! :)
I called Viking to complain about him, and my machine, then traded it off and went out and got myself a Pfaff 7510. Love it too!
I have just recently acquired a Featherweight and a 301. Am looking forward to getting the accessories and learning about these beauties!! :)
09-12-2011, 07:53 AM
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I feel your frustration. I have had similar problems with a machine I paid $1000 for and always fall back onto my "cheaper" machines. My cheaper machine finally pretty much gave up the ghost and I didn't want to put any more $$ into it. Bought myself a $200 machine from WalMart that Goodhousekeeping recommended. So far so good; I am keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck to you!
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