BeckyB

Good point! Thanks

Joan

I have the Janome you are looking at and love it. It does everything "I" want to do and is very user friendly. (I bought it at a Quilt Show where it was used for classes there at the show for about $1200 a couple of years ago. It was looked new in box and there was no evidence to me anyway that it had "ever" been used.)

mucky

I think both are good machines although I would choose the Pfaff and I've had 2 now. But I really think the most important one is to get the one that has a dealer closest to you. Go to them and see what they think is a fair price plus you need the dealer closest to you for service.

mucky

I have the quilt expression 4.0 and bought it new 2 years ago for $2000 and that was a very good price. Pfaff's have the best built in walking foot which is the reason I buy them.

beckalou

I would go with the Pfaff too. I've heard good things about the Janome, but I am a die hard Pfaff fan.

auntpiggylpn

I am also looking at the Janome 6600p and you can get a brand new one for about $1400. I think that $1100 for it being 5 years old is a little steep. I am a Janome worshipper so my choice would always be the Janome. Here's a link to a brand new one on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Janome-Memory-...2584484&sr=8-1

I would let the seller know that her price is too high for a 5 year old machine

Sadiemae

I love my Pfaff. That being said there is now a Janome dealer locally, so I would probably choose the Janome.

grammy Dwynn

I am also a Janome lover. I have the 6500, 11000 and a Janome serger.

The plus about Janome is that they USUALLY come with many feet. Other brands, one has to purchase the feet separately. Something to consider.

BeckyB

Thank you all for your input !! Arg...it is so hard to decide! I know I should purchase from a dealer but if I can get it cheaper I sooo want it CHEAPER ???!!! what to do

Taino Jan

My 2 cents worth. I'm a janome gal but in this case go with the Pfaff. It is newer and the Janome is overpriced for a used machine. Hope that helps.