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Does anyone out there own one of these machines? I would appreciate hearing how you like the machine and how old such a machine might be. I have an opportunity to possibly buy one and am wondering just how old this machine might be and what I could expect to pay if purchasing it from an individual. I am sure the machine would be in very good condition. Any help you can give would be appreciated.

PaperPrincess

The manual is on line. The copyright date on the manual is 2005.

Rebecca_S

I have one, it is about 10 years old and the 200 model is now discontinued. Mine was purchased for general sewing well before I got into quilting. My previous machine was a much older used one (~1950s model) that I got for free, picked up from the side of the road. This machine was bought after that old one died and I wasn't a poor student any more, but I don't have any experience with newer or fancier machines to compare the 200 model against.

I think it runs well, it is low maintenance. It has a few fancy stitches but mostly just the basics. It seems solid and keeps a good stitch. I wouldn't pay much for a used machine unless I knew it was stored someplace dry and not abused.