and tried out both mechanical and electronic sewing machines. I kinda liked the expression 3.0...(yes Polly, i DID smile!) but....they are all now made in china. And, i try very hard to not buy made in china, if i can help it.
does anyone have a pfaff 1530 or 40 they would like to see live in NJ???
Betsey
I looked over at ebay to see if anyone had a 1530 or a 40. Nope. Buying a sm on ebay is, of course, taking a few risks but I have done it several times with happy success. There's no dealer within 50 miles of here - the nearest is a Pfaff dealer and I'm a Bernina person so I really don't have the advantage of testing and lessons. I could not, would not (Sam I am) buy a China sm. Might buy one from a glazed-eyed guy in a raincoat out behind BigHearted Eddie's Pawn Shop but I do have a few scruples. Polly
some of the local gals have found nice machines at pawn shops over the years. really. I am enjoying the reports on the machine shopping! Taria, a bernina person at heart too
I looked over at ebay to see if anyone had a 1530 or a 40. Nope. Buying a sm on ebay is, of course, taking a few risks but I have done it several times with happy success. There's no dealer within 50 miles of here - the nearest is a Pfaff dealer and I'm a Bernina person so I really don't have the advantage of testing and lessons. I could not, would not (Sam I am) buy a China sm. Might buy one from a glazed-eyed guy in a raincoat out behind BigHearted Eddie's Pawn Shop but I do have a few scruples. Polly
I will just keep my eyes and ears open! Now remember, i have a lovely little viking 350...so i should not complain. plus some other nice sewing machines (a featherweight, an ellure for embroidery) but I'm just so tickled with that little pfaff i bought my DD.....
well, you all know the drill. I must confess, i have lust in my heart for a pfaff. but a NON chinese made one!
betsey
the glazed eye guy is named earl. i've bought guitars (non chinese ones!) from him as well...
LOL. without words, just plain howling. Polly
My LQS had a 2020 for sale not too long ago -- not sure if they still have it or not. I have a 2030 and a 7570 and LOVE LOVE LOVE them both. True workhorses!
Where are you? (location-wise) -- Maybe we could work out a way to get this one to you (if it is still there).
Kate- i'm in NJ...but there is always ups! if you can provide me with the name/email/website/phone of your LQS that would be wonderful! Thank you!
betsey
Betsey, Where in NJ are you? I can check out my sm dealer and see if they have any used Pfaff's next time I'm that way. Unless, it's near to you as well?
Kim in NJ
im in southern NJ....hammonton. where are you? Thank you!
betsey
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