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From: judymo
Date: 02-11-2007, 01:56 PM (1 of 29)
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Hi, I am looking at preowned Janome machines from a dealer in my area, and before I decided on one I would like to know if any one has one of these. MC 5000 MC 4800 QC &MC 3000 Thank you judymo |
User: judymo
Member since: 03-19-2005 Total posts: 185 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 02-11-2007, 05:06 PM (2 of 29)
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Judy, I am a proud owner of a MC 4000.. I know that is not one you mentioned, but I figure it is close enough.. I bought it new in 93 or 94 and have never had a complaint .. I dearly love it.. Has 70 some decorative stitches.. Makes buttonholes in 1 step.. (4 different ones) needle up/down.. Drop feed dogs feature. 2 alphabets (small) one plain letters and 1 fancy letters.(old English type) I love this machine... oh , yes I almost forgot, one of the buttonholes is for knits only and it is the most fantastic buttonhole ever ! ! ! No expense for reqairs, yet... Sew With Love
Libby |
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Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: paroper
Date: 02-11-2007, 05:33 PM (3 of 29)
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Janome was sold for many years under the name "New Home". They've made embroidery/sewing machines for a very very long time. They are made in Taiwan (I think) but they are a pretty respected machine. European machines usually get the gold star but they are certainly contenders. Most Janome owners are VERY happy with their machines, as a matter of fact, it is rare that you hear a complaint about a Janome! If it offers the features that you like and you have a dealer that you respect, I wouldn't be hesitant to purchase it!
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: MotherInLaw
Date: 02-11-2007, 07:17 PM (4 of 29)
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I own a Janome 9000 and love mine for sewing. I bought another machine for embroidery because the 9000 didn't have the sewing field I wanted. The Janome 11000 is the bigger one but they are more expensive then what I wanted to spend. The Janome's are very good quality machines but for embroidery there are machines out there cheaper and that are easier to use. The Janome embroidery part has a learning curve that for some is hard to learn. Depends on what you want to use the machine for embroidery or sewing?
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: beachgirl
Date: 02-11-2007, 09:42 PM (5 of 29)
| I have the Janome 9000 & the Janome 10000 updated to the 01. Both bought new when they came out. I love them both & no problems at all ever. Sews like a dream & embroiders beautiful. Very user friendly. I do regular sewing, quilting & embroidery. I am very satified. I love the Janome brand. There are other great machines out there but choose what is the best for what you do & want. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: material_pakrat
Date: 02-12-2007, 04:22 PM (6 of 29)
I own 3 Janome machines now, and want a 4th  I have the basic My Excel, an overlocker, and have just purchased the MC 6600. They do have a learning curve, but it is more learning just how much you can do with them. I have had no problems what so ever, except for when I do something really dumb. My Excel got dropped off the back of a removal truck one time, and the only thing it did was knock the alignment out, so very sturdy. But I wouldn't like to do that with my new one.I think the main thing is to get a machine that does what you want now, and try and think what you want to be able to do in another years time. That saves having to buy another machine in a short period of time. Cheers, Soph.
I'm happiest when I am sewing! |
User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: judymo
Date: 02-12-2007, 05:18 PM (7 of 29)
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Thank you for all your input, the machine I have I hate to stop using it, as there really isn't anything wrong with it. A montgramery wards. I have had it for over 25 years, has done a lot of work with 6 children, sewing for everyone of them, and now am doing sewing others, like working on wedding dresses/ prom gowns etc. I just think its time for a new one. I'm sort of leaning towards getting the quilting/sewing machine. as I think I would like to learn how to quilt, That's why I was asking about the Janome machines, they are selling for what I consider a good price, the MC 500- is selling for $ 599.00, the MC4800QC for $499.00., and the MC 3000 for $299.00 and the retail price on these are 2399, 1399, 1099 in that order. what do you ladies think. again. Judymo |
User: judymo
Member since: 03-19-2005 Total posts: 185
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-12-2007, 08:37 PM (8 of 29)
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I own all the Janome TOL's 11,000 10,000 6500 QP 300 E Compulock Needless to say my dealer loves me and my checkbook. (I'd have the MB4, but she doesn't have one yet and since I'm only one person, I really can't embroider THAT much.) They're all heavy (lots of metal, that won't get broken or stretched like plastic), easy to work with. ( I live with a computer geek and have had a home computer for over 22 yrs. If you compute it's easier to learn the compuerized machines) Janome stands behind each and every product they sell. For the most part, feet, cords and peddles can be used on all the machines. (11,000 uses a different power cord style) Once you get one Janome, you usually buy more...you get hooked. Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: material_pakrat
Date: 02-13-2007, 08:05 AM (9 of 29)
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Not fair Chrys..... I wanted the 11000, but hubby turned a little green when he was told the price. Then upset my dealer by telling me I could get an industrial embroidery machine for that price. But got back in the good books by getting me the 6600, and now is just waiting for his flannel quilt before winter arrives.
Cheers, Soph.
I'm happiest when I am sewing! |
User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: JustSewCrafty
Date: 02-14-2007, 03:20 PM (10 of 29)
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I have the 300E and I am about to be looking for a new sewer/quilter machine. THe one I have now is a brother, and works great, but I want something stronger for bigger , heavier jobs. I love my Janome, and will buy another. May your bobbin always be full-
Stephanie www.chasingthreads.blogspot.com "Sewing is the new black" |
User: JustSewCrafty
Member since: 10-04-2006 Total posts: 168 |
From: toadusew
Date: 02-15-2007, 08:23 AM (11 of 29)
I am another one that loves Janome! I have had two of their sewing/embroidery machines. I have the Janome MC 8000 (I don't think the company is making any more of these machines) and I have the Janome Memory Craft 10000, upgraded to the 10001. I don't think you could go wrong buying any Janome sewing machine.
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User: toadusew
Member since: 01-08-2005 Total posts: 369 |
From: Ann C
Date: 02-17-2007, 05:18 AM (12 of 29)
I can't add anything on the machines you have listed, but as for Janome, I've had two now - the 9000 for about 10 - 12 years and the 11000 for about a year and a half. I've been most pleased with my Janome machines. The 9000 was still working great - just wanted to get more into embroidery and wanted a bigger embroidery field - plus I just wanted another TOL Janome before I retired so I had a new, wonderful machine to play with! I think you will like Janome - whichever one you choose. Just get the one that has the features you will need most for the type of sewing you will be doing. 
Ann C
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User: Ann C
Member since: 04-26-2003 Total posts: 21 |
From: judymo
Date: 02-18-2007, 01:17 PM (13 of 29)
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Hi All thank you again for all the input on the Janome machines, I have been sewing for more than 30 years, and I think its time to come out of my comfort zone and do something different in the sewing field, either quilting or Embroiding by machine, I 'm leaning more toward the embroidary as I have always enjoyed the hand embroidery, I know doing machine embroidery will probably be a challenge. again thank you for everyones input Judymo |
User: judymo
Member since: 03-19-2005 Total posts: 185
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From: mebesandee
Date: 03-09-2007, 03:18 PM (14 of 29)
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I just joined the group. So this will be my FIRST post!! And what better place to start is with the thing you need FIRST is the machine! I am the proud owner of the Janome 10001. My last one was the 9700. When I bought the 9700 my dealer had a one week seminar in Reno, Nev. to learn the machine and sew with the pros! It was wonderful. I have sewn since a teenager and heard someone here say that she owns the Mont. Wards machine. I did too!!! Then went Singer for a long time until an Embroidery machine came out that I wanted. I love my machine and I love the customer service and that means a LOT!! Janome is the best!!! You said that you wanted to learn quilting. I do that too and many other things. But what you might want to think about is that with an emb. mach you can emb. quilt patterns on your quilt or designs in your squares or borders.. the possibilities are endless and the designs and patterns are so beautiful. I love making personal quilts. My daughter loves carosel horses. My quilt had one colorful emb. horse in every other square and a thread emb. pattern of the whole carosel in the other, which was off white thread on white fabric.With sashing and border. And her name in the center and of course on the back I put my emb. tag. It is so fun to do. There are many quilting stitches on the machine, also. This is just my experience with my Janome that I wanted to share and maybe give you an insight of possibilites you have. Whichever Janome you choose you would be happy with it and the service. Thank you for letting me share. Sandy in Georgia |
User: mebesandee
Member since: 03-09-2007 Total posts: 3
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From: jessie s
Date: 03-09-2007, 09:40 PM (15 of 29)
| Bought a Janome 6 yrs ago new. Great machine. It does simple embroidery stitches and straight sewing. I sew fun fur, do quilting, simple embroidery etc. No problem. Once a year take it to my sewing machine repairman and get it oiled and tension adjusted. This past Christmas DH bought me a new printer and computer. Next Christmas getting an embroidery/computerized machine and it will be a Janome. |
User: jessie s
Member since: 02-26-2007 Total posts: 46 |
From: pinkroses
Date: 03-10-2007, 05:53 PM (16 of 29)
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I have an Elna basic computer machine which I truely love. I have a Janome 9500 computer/embrodiery sewing macnhine I really, really really truely love. Both computer machines are very very easy to use. PINKROSES I know I have a guradian angel watching over me. I am very gratefull. PINKROSES
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User: pinkroses
Member since: 11-30-2005 Total posts: 64
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From: catfrog
Date: 04-05-2007, 09:23 PM (17 of 29)
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Hi, I have the Janome 6500, the 760 for classes and also the 300E. I love them all but especially my 300e. I'm totally addicted to it and always looking for new designs. I'm a regular at embroidery library. I love to find designs to put in my quilts and new projects. The 300e is so user friendly. Connie |
User: catfrog
Member since: 07-20-2006 Total posts: 7 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 04-10-2007, 12:53 AM (18 of 29)
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After all this praise I'm afraid I have to put a damper on it. The Janome is by far the best brand coming out of the far east and you wiil surely be happy with any of those models. However, something to bear in mind before buying a used electronic machine is that you will have no warranty from the manufacturer. Make sure the dealer will put a warranty on the circuit boards as well as the upper and lower shaft bearings. The 5000s are reaching the age that we are seeing these problems frequently. I would probably steer clear of it. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 04-10-2007, 11:13 AM (19 of 29)
| Tom, Also I bought my Janome 9000 in 1996 & no problems at all until now. It's in the shop waiting on a part on back order. It's one of the boards. NOT the mother board but another one. It just took out, nothing I did. The boards might should neen a warrenty also as they aren't cheap. Just an idea. My warrenty is out on those parts he said. It's a wonderful machine. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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From: paroper
Date: 04-10-2007, 11:28 AM (20 of 29)
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One of my boards was defective and replaced under warranty on my Bernina. That board was around $1059 all by itself without labor. When you start replacing boards that are that expensive, it makes you think about replacing the machine. I don't know that the labor would be all that much to replace a board, but even at that, over a thousand dollars gives you pause. At the same time, not all companies will stock the boards very long. You may have to have a board rebuilt rather than replaced (or you may be able to get a rebuilt board). I don't know what that runs.
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: beachgirl
Date: 04-10-2007, 02:01 PM (21 of 29)
| Pam, The Janome person that is fixing this said the part is on back order. So Janome must still be making them for the 9000. I can't hold the guy to this but he thinks it will be $ 300.00 for the part I need. Of course added charges for his work plus cleaning. He's ordering I think 2 different boards to make sure he has the right one. Did say it wasn't the mother board for sure. That's the higher priced one. I don't know about these boards at all.Maybe I should have taken the good trade in he offered me on the 11000. Since I have the 10000 updated I didn't feel I needed it at this point. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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From: teebie
Date: 04-10-2007, 08:54 PM (22 of 29)
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I have a 4800QC that I bought new about 5 years ago. I would not part with it for any other machine. I have just had it back to the shop one time and that was last DEC for cleaning. And believe me when I tell you it gets used alot. I mean every day. and sometimes all day every day. It is really a work horse. I also have a 350E that I just traded up from a 300E last Christmas and my hubby just bought me a Janome 1110DX serger for Christmas this past year. I love Janome machines. I am so glad that my Bernina dealer really did not want to sell me a machine when I purchased the 4800. I have a friend that has a Bernina and hates it. I say if the used machines have been serviced by a Janome dealer I would trust them. Lynne |
User: teebie
Member since: 10-17-2006 Total posts: 7 |
From: grandma C
Date: 04-15-2007, 10:43 PM (23 of 29)
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My Janome MC 5000 upgraded to 5700 is my first computerized machine and my first embroidery machine. I love it!!!! My dealer sales some of the memory cards for $20 or less. I just bought a stack. I bought the machine from an individual and paid $200 for it. I will go for a bigger and better Janome asap. My only distaste for my machine is that it only has a small number of decorative stitches built in and I like to us those fo r my 6 year old GD's clothes. My Janome creations here (grandchildren also) Grandma C http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u174/grandmac_album/ |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 04-15-2007, 11:28 PM (24 of 29)
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Quote: "At the same time, not all companies will stock the boards very long. You may have to have a board rebuilt rather than replaced (or you may be able to get a rebuilt board). I don't know what that runs." Pam it's sad but true. We are learning that eventhough a machine may have a 20-25 year warranty on mechanical parts the company can quit making replacement electronic parts after the warranty on those parts has expired (2 - 5 years). It boils down to the integrity of the manufacturer. As for rebuilding boards... the earlier boards for some machines were rebuildable but most of todays boards require equipment far too expensive for anyone but the factory to have and in most cases it is cheaper to make those than for the factory to rebuild them. With the exception of the European brands the machines have become disposable after the boards are no longer under warrranty and I am afraid that we may see this happening to those brands soon. Pfaff recently informed us that models 1200 (about 27 years old) and prior will no longer be supported. Viking told us machines over 21 years old will no longer be supported. This means parts etc. will no longer be made by them. Many parts will still be available from other aftermarket companys but not all. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 04-15-2007, 11:42 PM (25 of 29)
| Tom, do you know if Janome is still making the boards for the 9000 ? Mine is in the shop still waiting on one of the boards. All I know is it's not the mother board but one of ,I think he said 2 others. He said it was on back order. This dealer has been in business at the same place for years & years. He's trying to keep me informed. It's been in the shop waiting for about 3 weeks now. Thanks for any info you may know. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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From: Tom Land
Date: 04-16-2007, 10:58 AM (26 of 29)
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BeachGirl, so far I think I have been abe to get all of the 9000 boards that I have ordered. Since that same model was later made with the Elna name on it it extended the length of time that they had to continue to make the parts for it, but it is now old enough that they can discontinue electronic parts whenever they want. Most boards for the 8000 are no longer available. We have 9000s traded in with frozen mainshaft bearings (due to customer neglect). Often the boards are still good. So there should be a good supply of used boards for these machines. I expect your dealer will be straight foward with you when he finds out something. A 3 week backorder is not that uncommon. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
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From: beachgirl
Date: 04-16-2007, 11:14 AM (27 of 29)
Tom, Thank you so much for the info. That means so much to me. You have no idea how much we all value you being here for us. I suppose at some point I'll trade my baby in for a newer model. Thank heavens I do have the 10000 upgraded to use while this one is in the shop.Guess the 11000 is the next one for me. I think all the bugs are worked out now on that one.
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User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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From: Tom Land
Date: 04-16-2007, 12:52 PM (28 of 29)
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Quote; "I think all the bugs are worked out now on that one." Anytime a new machine comes out there will be bugs. Thats' where your warranty comes in. When a company recognizes a bug they send notices to the dealers. The dealers then correct the problems when servicing the machine. Often the consumer never even knows there was a problem. This is one important reason for having a machine serviced regularly by an Authorized dealer. Corrections often require new warranty parts. However if the labor warranty has expired you may have to pay labor. So it is a good idea to get the machine in for servicing shortly before the labor warranty expires in order to take care of bugs that may have been discovered. By that time all the bugs have usually been found. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 04-16-2007, 02:26 PM (29 of 29)
| I agree Tom. That's what I've always done. This is the very first time I've ever had a problem with a Janome machine. I also clean my machines often plus take them in to be cleaned & checked out regularly.I feel I've been lucky since I've had this 9000 since 1996. When you invest all this money into a machine plus all that goes with it you'd better take care of it the same as you do your home or cars. When I set down to sew I want it to do what it's suppose to do.I really didn't realize I'd had the 9000 that long. Time flies when your having fun. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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