machine model question

May 22, 2005 8 Replies

Hello, I am new to the group and I have a question. At our local Jo-Ann Fabrics they will be selling what they call Singer heavy duty school model sew and serge machines. No model number listed. Has anyone heard of these or used one? The add says new not reconditioned. Priced at



199.00 Debbie

"GreyWing" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@adelphia.com:

So sorry to disappoint you, but:

  1. "School model" sewing machines are one of the oldest scams in the book.

  1. 9 will not buy you a brand-new heavy-duty machine, but it

*would* buy you an older reconditioned heavy-duty machine if you hunt until you find one.

  1. A machine will sew or it will serge. One machine cannot do a true serging stitch and still have all the functions of a regular sewing machine.

Junk, always. What Machine Should I (not) Buy FAQ:

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That is what I thought. Figured it was a scam. I had that little nagging voice in my head. The price was just way too low. Thanks for all of the replies and confirming my little voice. Debbie

"GreyWing" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@adelphia.com:

You're welcome, but $199 is not necessarily too low to get an older reconditioned machine from a sewing machine dealer in good condition. Mine cost me $129 and has 30 stitches and is an absolutely gorgeous machine, and my daughter is INSANELY jealous of me that I have it.

If you had gone to see the machines, you would have found that they don't actually sell anyone the advertised machine. It's a hook for bait and switch.

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