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I am dazzled by a recent comment that taking a serger in for repair would cost $ 169 just for diagnosis. I can see where a busy professional SM shop would cringe at the very thought of looking at a sewing machine or serger made of the tin foil used for wrapping chewing gum. I really can. And, I realize that prices for just about anything here on the Gulf Coast are lower than California. Just so very curious. Does a trained technician really charge $169 to look? I'd think you would know the difference between a fine machine, an abused machine and a piece of junk just by the brand/model. Guess I have my Cranky Pants on but I simply find that comment baffling. When you have time, I'd love to know your opinion and while I'm here - thank you so very much for your generous guidance when we get in trouble. Polly

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Polly Esther
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"Polly Esther" >I am dazzled by a recent comment that taking a serger in for repair would

Last year I took my 25 yr. old Singer serger to a local shop to have it cleaned, tuned up, and the knives changed and the cost was $100. I keep the machine cleaned and oiled, but didn't think I could handle changing the knives. The lawn mower Tech charges $69 an hour, so I wasn't surprised, and I had already made a good guess at what the cost would be. And I am aware of the cost of their tools and their education updates.. Barbara in SC where costs are also lower

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Bobbie Sews More

I also found that cost astounding. I do know different parts of the country prices vary a lot but I think that guy just wants to discourage repairs and force a sale if he can. I get $50.00 for a basic service, any machine sewing, serger cheap or top of the line. If a serger needed knives the additional coast would be just for the knives. For me to get $150.00 and up for any repair it would be major work. Just did a timing belt replacement on a Touch and swear and that requires to disassemble nearly the entire machine and that was only $175.00

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Ron Anderson

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