Bernina 820?
12-15-2010, 07:27 AM
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I don't think you'd be happy with a 6600 on a frame. It's not going to give you much room. Personally I wouldn't put the 820 on a frame either. I get ahead of the 830 all the time, using the BSR. They're FAST machines, but not as fast as a long arm. You would be irritated with a $2,000 frame. I have the 830 but will want a longarm in the future too.
12-15-2010, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mjorgenson
I would see my Janome dealer and trade it in for the 7700. More spade and not as overpriced as any Bernina. Quality is better also.
12-15-2010, 07:37 AM
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Yeah, I'm surprised too. Bernina's are expensive, but fantastic quality.
You think the 7700 is better quality than a Bernina?????
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by mjorgenson
I would see my Janome dealer and trade it in for the 7700. More spade and not as overpriced as any Bernina. Quality is better also.
12-15-2010, 07:48 AM
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Keep the 6600P, it is a rock. I have had mine for 4 years. Get the 820 so when a machine is tied up with the quilting process you still have a machine available. That is the same reason I am saving up for a long arm, probably the Avante (18"). I don't want my regular machine to be tied up with a quilt.
12-15-2010, 08:21 AM
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When I got a small windfall from an uncle, in the 1990's, I bought a Pfaff that would have been out of my price range. The other machine I had was a gift that I had no imput in purchasing. Granted it was much better than no machine, but I was elated to have one with more features.
So buy the machine and happy stitching.
So buy the machine and happy stitching.
12-15-2010, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Raggiemom
If you don't mind my asking, how much is a Bernina 820? Our shops won't give out pricing over the phone (Bernina policy I guess) and I haven't had a chance to get in and look at it. There is some kind of special financing offer good only this Saturday and I wondered if the 820 was at all feasible. We just bought the 6600 in March but the Bernina sounds so much nicer.
12-15-2010, 09:05 AM
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Hi,
I have had the Bernina 830 for about a year and a half, and I love it. I agree with Candace, keep another machine for when this one goes in for service. Mine has been in for service for an extended period of time twice.
I look at, as others said, that this is the last machine I am ever going to buy.
At the last minute I bought the 830, and didn't think I would use the embroidery module much. Boy, was I wrong! I love it!
If you are going to go for it, I would consider the 830. Just my humble opinion.
I have had the Bernina 830 for about a year and a half, and I love it. I agree with Candace, keep another machine for when this one goes in for service. Mine has been in for service for an extended period of time twice.
I look at, as others said, that this is the last machine I am ever going to buy.
At the last minute I bought the 830, and didn't think I would use the embroidery module much. Boy, was I wrong! I love it!
If you are going to go for it, I would consider the 830. Just my humble opinion.
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