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From: Cant-sew-a-lick
Date: 12-01-2005, 06:15 AM (1 of 9)
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This machine is for sale at a local charity shop. It is used. I can't find any information on it online. Can anyone tell me anything about this machine? I have the serial # but other than that no information. I just want to know what the machines features are and if it would be worth fooling with if it does need any type of repair except a good cleaning. Thanks in advance! My dogs need clothes!
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User: Cant-sew-a-lick
Member since: 11-07-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: paroper
Date: 12-01-2005, 07:40 AM (2 of 9)
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I can't speak for sure because I do not know anything about the Viking models. However, about 30 years ago I dreamed day and night of the Viking and I did for a number of years. They were very powerful, wonderful machines. It is too bad you can't take a closer look at it. The only thing I can find on this particular machine is a few loose references. I did find a place where a lady had one for sale for $100 with 20 bobbins. There was no reference to stitch capactiy.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: SnufflesMama
Date: 12-01-2005, 08:28 AM (3 of 9)
| Hey there- If the place is willing, you may be able to talk them into letting you take it to a "machanic" for the big check out first. Does it have any type of writing on the front of it? I own two vikings and I have to say they have been great. Good luck. |
User: SnufflesMama
Member since: 11-25-2005 Total posts: 24 |
From: echomandy
Date: 12-01-2005, 01:32 PM (4 of 9)
| A dear friend who went to a nursing home gave me an Bernina 1080. She paid more than $1,500 for it 10 years ago... I had to have it serviced for $140 and taught to use it. I asked the tech was it worth having it serviced becuase it was so old and she told me YES, that's a great machine. |
User: echomandy
Member since: 11-29-2005 Total posts: 5 
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From: debsews
Date: 12-01-2005, 07:08 PM (5 of 9)
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Here's a customer service number for manuals - Maybe they can tell you something. 800 446-2333 I talk to my dealer about the machines I'm interested in. They are very knowlegable and usually have an answer or can get one. If you can't find out anything let me know and I'll ask. I love Viking's and they are very nice machines. This is most certainly a manual machine but other than that I can't say what it could do. My first one is a 330 and it isn't electronic. |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: hopecantu
Date: 12-01-2005, 10:23 PM (6 of 9)
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I have found that The Sewing Place, located inside of Joanns Fabric are very helpful and will answer any questions regarding the Vikings. I bought a Viking Serger 2 years ago and they would answer any questions. There are times I walk in and ask them about there machines and they dont realize I own one and they answer all the questions. If you have cant get any info from them I would be happy to go to my store tomorrow and ask. Take Care Hope Blessings
Hope |
User: hopecantu
Member since: 11-28-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: hopecantu
Date: 12-01-2005, 10:28 PM (7 of 9)
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Hello again, I just went to the site and it tells you about the machine. http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/363.htm I hope it helps. Hope Blessings
Hope |
User: hopecantu
Member since: 11-28-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: wghmch
Date: 12-01-2005, 10:29 PM (8 of 9)
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The 100 series came out in about 1983, as Viking's less expensive and only mechanical line. Up till then, The 6000 series chassis accounted for most of their sales, but for a few years they had had a lightweight portable Vanessa series. The Vanessas were not very good machines, but the 100 series that replaced them had most of the bugs removed and was pretty reliable. At the time the 100 series (90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 185, 190) came out, they also introduced their 900 series computer machines for their more expensive line. Generally today, the 100s don't bring big bucks, and frequently are a good buy. This is assuming that everything like the controller and bobbin case are there. Probably the biggest common negative is the cord. If a wire gets broken where the two cords go into the joint female plug, there is no way to fix it, and Viking will charge you a small fortune to replace it. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: Cant-sew-a-lick
Date: 12-02-2005, 05:40 AM (9 of 9)
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Thank you to all that answered. I am going to steer clear. I'm sure it is a good machine - just from the name, however, as Bill mentioned it was a low range model. I also have no way of knowing the service history or the usage history. I'll stick with trying to find a good deal at a dealer. If it was a higher end machine in Vikings line I might consider it, even if there was a service call required. Thanks again!
My dogs need clothes!
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User: Cant-sew-a-lick
Member since: 11-07-2005 Total posts: 29 |
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