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From: Mom of 3
Date: 05-21-2003, 02:44 PM (1 of 4)
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I have the opportunity to buy a very slightly used Elna for $650. She bought it new for $799 and has only put a few hours on it. After hearing a lecture from Nancy Odom the owner has decided to buy a Bernina. Is this a good enough price? Would I be crazy in offering her $500? ... or would I be embarrassing myself? |
User: Mom of 3
Member since: 04-10-2001 Total posts: 18 |
From: Skye
Date: 05-21-2003, 10:29 PM (2 of 4)
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I cant help you with the price 'cause I dont live in US but it is a nice machine I have the 6005 next model up which has alphabets and 2 more button holes. Other than that I thought that both models sewed pretty much the same You will like the button holes in my opinion not so much fiddling as needed on the equivalent Bernina I have just had a go at free motion quilting and my machine handled the various threads I tried well without alot of fiddling. Check with your dealer what the going rate is or have a look on ebay Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: GoldN
Date: 05-22-2003, 12:33 AM (3 of 4)
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Mom of 3, I would check with a couple of local dealers and see what that machine (or a comparable one) would run new and used. That would give you a good idea if the price is fair. Consider also whether or not there would be any warranty- just another cost factor to consider to level the playing field. You can always ask if $500 would be accepted- the worst that can happen is being told no, but there may be room for negotiation. Good Luck. |
User: GoldN
Member since: 04-25-2003 Total posts: 1 |
From: Skye
Date: 05-28-2003, 08:08 PM (4 of 4)
| So tell us did you get the machine? |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
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