Janome MC9500, Craiglist find

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05-09-2012, 02:54 PM

#31

katesnanna

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I have 3 different Janome machines and would recommend them to anyone. I'd say go ahead if you are happy with what you see. Ask to try it. I have never heard a bad word from anyone about Janome machines.

05-09-2012, 03:36 PM

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tngal22

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She sent pictures. It was not plugged in but the machine looked in good shape. I do want to see it run and told her that. So now to see it, talk price but first convince hubby. Lol.

05-09-2012, 04:09 PM

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Candace

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Originally Posted by Geri B

About that machine from Craigslist....are you close enough to actually put your foot to the metal??????If not, I would not even think about it...and she wants CASH ONLY...sounds shady to me, but then I am cynical about these things ever since my daughter almost got caught in a scam on that list.....$1500.00 bouncy check worth!!! thank goodness, local police said don't cash it, it is not worth the paper it is printed on....and they don't pursue these criminals...so I don't even look at that list...that is what stores are for.......

Cash only is the only way to sell via CL. So, she's entirely appropriate in wanting payment in cash due to all the scams out there! I sell occasionally on CL and require cash only as well. This isn't shady, it's reality:>

05-09-2012, 04:09 PM

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Candace

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Originally Posted by tngal22

She sent pictures. It was not plugged in but the machine looked in good shape. I do want to see it run and told her that. So now to see it, talk price but first convince hubby. Lol.

Cool. Good luck convincing hubby. Back rubs help:>

05-09-2012, 04:43 PM

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tngal22

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Cool. Good luck convincing hubby. Back rubs help:>

lol...well noted. He just spent the entire evening working on his boat so maybe I can convince him.

05-09-2012, 06:56 PM

#36

lalaland

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Originally Posted by tngal22

I called the place where she had it serviced last, which isn't far from the house, to ask how much it would cost to get it serviced. $90, is that bad?

I think that's reasonable. It cost $60 to have my Brother Innovis 4000D serviced before I sold it but it was used frequently an there was absolutely nothing that needed fixing or adjusting so I was just charged for the cleaning.

05-09-2012, 07:10 PM

#37

leggz48

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I recently paid $90 to have my Janome 6600 serviced.....runs great and worth the investment. Sounds like you've found the pot at the end of the rainbow! Good Luck.

05-09-2012, 08:48 PM

#38

1millie4

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I have one bought new in 2004 for $1999.99 which included a walking foot and 1/4" foot which are normally bought separate. Have used for quilting and embroidery and happy with it. It came with 2 sizes embroidery hoops. I would hope you could get it cheaper.

05-10-2012, 05:23 AM

#39

SandyQuilter

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Ask how long it has been in the box, or sitting around. It could be up to three years. If so, be aware that the "innards" could be frozen.
Good luck.
SandyQuilter

05-10-2012, 06:36 AM

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tngal22

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She stated she bought it two years ago and hardly used it so I would say it has been sitting for around 2 years. Though she did say she has used for light hemmng.

Are the machines loud? Is there a sound I should listen for? The only machine I have used since I started in Nov is the one in my avatar, 1966/1967 Singer.