Trade-in my Bernina??
10-20-2011, 08:48 AM
#51
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Location: Eastern Washington
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I have a Bernina 165 embroidery machine. Yes, it is older, but works fantastic. I take it in for its service and that is the only issues I have had, except when I thru the timing on a no no I did. I owned a Viking 200 and it was a good machine. It was a basic model, but an upgrade from my mother's old Universal which was a workhorse. Changing from the Viking to the Bernina tooks some getting used to because of the more complex use of a Bernina, or it seemed. I purchased a Viking Iris for a second machine since I had sold my old Viking and I do not like how it works. Just did not seem to be the same quality. Once you go to Bernina, there is no going back. I would never trade in or get rid of my Bernina. A friend of mine purchased a Pfaff and loves it, another friend purchased a Pfaff and is having nothing but troubles and not many hours on it. I strongly suggest as others have, stay with your Bernina. Use it as a back up and do not get rid of it.
10-20-2011, 10:37 AM
#55
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I have many machines and Berninas are my very favorite. I have the Bernina 830...it is a dream machine. I also have a Babylock Elegante and A Brother Quattro....love them...but as their motto says...Nothing sews like a Bernina....Just my opinion.
10-20-2011, 11:17 AM
#56
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Originally Posted by joogoo
I have a 440 and a Viking Ruby. I use my Viking all the time and the 440 sits. You have a lot of options with the Ruby probably more than I will use. I consider the Viking
powerful and precise! Love it.
powerful and precise! Love it.
10-20-2011, 11:32 AM
#57
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Drexel Heights, West Valencia, Tucson,AZ
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I had a 1977 Bernina 830 and sold it for a song. I later found out from a certified Bernina repair tech that it was a work horse and should have kept it AND purchased a newer one if I wanted to. I am sorry that I sold it. Just a thought. If you feel you can afford to, keep it and get your newer one. Good luck!
10-20-2011, 02:24 PM
#60
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Location: Nebraska
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I traded in my 440 and got the 730 to keep up-to date with
the gals I sew with. During this time a gal traded in her 830 and I picked up on it right away. I love Bernina because
my dealer is close. Choose a machine that has a dealer close
by to help in case of a problem. I put my 830 on my quilt frame and use my 730 on everything else. I have a 1973 Bernina that runs like a top. I do have my Pfaff Grand Quilter to sell at $700. My Bernina dealer said he would
sell it for me. That to is a great machine but doesn't have
the stitch regulator.
Go with a dealer that will be close and is interested in your needs and will help. I sew every Tuesday at my dealers
place Good luck.
the gals I sew with. During this time a gal traded in her 830 and I picked up on it right away. I love Bernina because
my dealer is close. Choose a machine that has a dealer close
by to help in case of a problem. I put my 830 on my quilt frame and use my 730 on everything else. I have a 1973 Bernina that runs like a top. I do have my Pfaff Grand Quilter to sell at $700. My Bernina dealer said he would
sell it for me. That to is a great machine but doesn't have
the stitch regulator.
Go with a dealer that will be close and is interested in your needs and will help. I sew every Tuesday at my dealers
place Good luck.
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