Buying a machine on Ebay?

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17 years ago

Mon, May 8, 2006 10:57 PM

I was wondering if anyone has had a very good or very bad experience buying a machine on eBay? I bought a less expensive sewing machine on Ebay before, but the one I'm looking at now it quite expensive so I'm hesitant. It's the Brother PC-8500 (Pacesetter). I once borrowed this model of machine and liked it a lot. The seller is offering it along with the Brother card writer and some Embroidery books, hat hoop, digitizing books and other stuff. Seems like a good deal and the seller has pretty good feedback. I'm hesitant though to spend this much money online. Any thoughts? I need to make up my mind soon, it ends tomorrow!

Any advice would be appreciated. Cookie

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17 years ago

Thu, May 11, 2006 11:20 AM

Just wanted to update everybody. I chickened out and didn't bid on the machine! Oh well. I will just do with what I have until the right machine comes along. Maybe I'll visit my local dealer and see what they have.

Thanks for all your advice, Cookie

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17 years ago

Thu, May 11, 2006 3:10 PM

What did it go for? Just curious. It is an older machine, so you may have better luck at the dealers. When I went looking for a bit bigger hoop I jumped the Pfaff ship and purchased a Janome 300e. Love it and it was a cinch to learn to use. I still sell Pfaff but become more disillusioned every day with them. Singer seems to be doing a better job getting us what we need, but the quality of the machines is just not there anymore. I hope they will bring out some NEW one soon, we have had nothing even marginally new for about 10 years now.

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17 years ago

Thu, May 11, 2006 7:12 PM

I bought two sewing machines off of eBay and had great experiences. I bought the first embroidery only machine Brother made (and saved over $200), and then I bought the ULT 2002 (saved lots on this one). I just would make sure I read the warranty info, their selling experience, and feedback, and make sure you pay with something you can challenge if it doesn't turn out right. Also, look at their return policy. Good luck.