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From: cera
Date: 06-02-2006, 04:09 PM (1 of 4)
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Hello, Okay, I am really going crazy with the prices for the 6600, here in Canada!! I called several dealers in Toronto today, and some of them have quoted me a price of $2999 Cdn!!!!!! The cheapest quote I got was $2000! What is going on? Is it just me or are this prices rediculous?? Do any Torontonian/Canadians on the list get better quotes than I am getting? Please, please any help will be greatly appreciated. I am so ready to purchase this machine. Are there any internet stores in Canada that might be cheaper? Many, many thanks, 
Toronto, Canada :)
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User: cera
Member since: 09-27-2000 Total posts: 34 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 06-02-2006, 06:14 PM (2 of 4)
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I have seen on line that Canadian sewing machine prices are much higher than here in the states. I have no local Janome dealer so I cannot compare prices but I purchased my computerized Janome made Kenmore 19365 at Sears for $480 on sale. It is a great machine with many of the same features as even the janome 6500 and 6600 including the 365 stitches, alphabets and stitch editing and elongating and memory. My Kenmore is of course smaller without some of the big quilters features such as knee control etc. Somebody posted on a forum that the Canadian price for my machine could not be found lower than $1100 and I also saw a post saying Canadian price was $1499. I was so shocked. I would think Sears would have about the same prices everywhere. The 6600 seems like a great machine. I have a Pfaff with IDT which I love and I assume the Acufeed on the 6600 is much the same as Pfaff's dual feed. I hope you can purchase the 6600 at a better price. Can the machine be purchased at a Janome dealer in the USA and then shipped to you? |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: cera
Date: 06-03-2006, 02:54 PM (3 of 4)
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Hi Kylnne2, Thanks for your post. I actually do have the Kenmore machine you mention in your post, and I do agree, it's a fantastic machine (I bought it because Consumerreports gave it their best buy rating). I also have the Janome 6500P, which I LOVE to bits!!! I just wanted to trade it in for the 6600, because of the Accufeed foot that's built in (just like the Pfaffs). However, very few dealers want to trade in my 6500 for the 6600, and those who will trade it in, are offering such poor value for it, I am shocked!!!! I have decided, I am not going to bother, and I just going to keep my 6500, as there is not way, I am paying $1000's for an extra feature, albeit, an important and very cool one! On another topic, I read your review of the Elna 744 and I am very impressed!! I am also in the market for a new serger that does a coverstich, but also a chain stitch, as I am a machine knitter as well, and would like a serger that will do a good job of joining my machine knit garment seams. Where are Elna machines made? Still in Swizerland or has it gone to China? Elna used to make very good knitting machines as well years ago, and people still love their Elna machines. Thanks again, Toronto, Canada :)
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User: cera
Member since: 09-27-2000 Total posts: 34 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 06-03-2006, 03:16 PM (4 of 4)
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My Elna 744 was made in Japan (made in Japan is on the back of the serger)as are some of the Pfaff Coverhems that are so similar. I saw posted they were made in the same factory but I cannot verify that. Most sergers today seem to come from Taiwan but most sergers have the same Japanese patents. Both Pfaff and Elna coverhem models use some of the same exact feet. Mind you not all of these feet fit all Pfaff and all Elna models just the top of the line models. The Pfaff 4862 has the auto tensions and is built much like the Elna 744. The Pfaff does not have the tilt needles and though it is also a 4 thread I am not sure that the Pfaff does the 3 coverhems that the Elna does. Some Pfaff 5 thread models don't do all the coverhems that the 744 does either. I really feel that the 5 needle placement positions of the Elna gives a better Coverstitch and chain. The 3 needles in front do the chain/coverhem and the back 2 positions do the regular serged stitches. The tilt needle bar of the Elna makes it easy to switch needles and I believe the Pfaff models take a few mores steps to convert to coverhem..like changing the needle plate and the foot. With the 744 there is no need to change plate or foot though a an extra clear foot does come with the 744 it is just nice to have a smaller foot and to be able to see through if doing deco chain stitching over lines etc. I think it is a shame you are not offered a better deal for your 6500. Maybe you could sell it on your own..you could try posting on the different forums because there are many quilters looking for a good deal on a nice big quilter like the 6500. Have you tried the Yahoo forum for 6500/6600 machines? I would love to have a 6600. I would love to just see one and test it..but I have no Janome dealer near. Good luck to you ..maybe you will get a 6600 yet..I hope so. Ky |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
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