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Bernina 630 for $2000 should I buy?
Margaret35 Beginner WA USA Member since 2/2/03 Posts: 45	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/17/12 11:57 AM I have the opportunity to buy a used bernina 630e with embroidery unit for 2000 dollars. I really don't need the machine but I have always wanted a bernina. My current sewing machine works well (brother pc 6000), and I have a working embroidery machine (janome 300e). I have a few concerns about buying the machine: 1) the accessories are expensive, I would need a walking foot and the patchwork foot. I will be gaining the FHS and adjustable pressure foot pressure. But, I don't have that much time to sew right now so I mostly quilt and mend. I would like to sew more though.
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 7982	Login to reply to this post In reply to Margaret35 << 2 members like this. Date: 10/17/12 12:15 PM I have a 630 and love it. New last Feb, it was $3500. I then bought the walking foot and the #57 foot with guide for piecing. Is it a good deal? Oh yes! Without the embriodery unit, it is a good deal, but WITH the emb module, I think it is a very good deal. The embroidery module alone is $850 to $1000. Depends on dealer. You will LOVE this machine. It is one of the best Bernina ever made, in my opinion. Others will tell you the same thing. There really is nothing that will sew like a Bernina. It is rock solid and does not travel over your table. It is heavy, I will not lie about that. Probably weights 23 pounds w/o module. How many stitches are on the machine? The Tech can tell you this. How many stitches are on the module? Dealer support is a good thiing. Test it on quilting fabrics, demin and really slippery fabrics if you will sew them. I love being able to adjust the presser foot pressure. Mine came preset at 47 and I have it set at 38 for piecing and this is good for me. I do not use the FHS, as I have not figured that thing out yet. For me, I think it is a killer deal. Others might think it is a good deal. -- Edited on 10/17/12 1:25 PM -- ------ Quilting is relaxing to me. I love to play with fabrics, patterns and colors. Bernina 630 machine only Pfaff 2036 Babylock Molly Bernina 1200DA serger Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Margaret35 Beginner WA USA Member since 2/2/03 Posts: 45	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 10/17/12 12:40 PM Thanks, Learn to sew. You put my mind at ease. I will be buying it from a lady who retired from owning a bernina shop. The machine has been barely used. Now I am excited. I will let you know how it goes.
Sew Nanny   Intermediate MS USA Member since 8/13/06 Posts: 1297	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 10/17/12 12:51 PM The 630E is a wonderful machine. This model was my very first Bernina, after owning Elnas and Janomes for years. I've never looked back. You will love it!! ------ Patricia Bernina 830LE, Bernina B350SE Vintage Postcard, Juki TL2010Q, Babylock Enlighten, Babylock BLCS "One thing life has taught me: if you are interested, you never have to look for new interests. They come to you. When you are genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else." Eleanor Roosevelt
Maia B   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 10/27/10 Posts: 3389	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/17/12 1:22 PM Of course, I can't say whether this is the right machine for you or the right time/way to spend your money just now. I can say that I bought a used 630, no embroidery, no BSR, but with a walking foot and many extra feet, for $2300 this year, and it's the best price:value sewing machine purchase I've made. If I could only have 2 of my machines, the 630 would definitely be one if them. Too hard to say if I could only have 1 if it would be the 630 or 820. Love it, love it, no reservations or exceptions. Easy to learn, fun, precise, powerful, capable. Best/most features 5.5mm stitch width Bernina, as far as I am aware. $2k is a great price, less than 1/2 new. Everyone I know loves their 630/635, whether they sew, quilt, embroider, or any combo. ------ 🌸 Plenty of machines, mostly Berninas 🌸
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 7982	Login to reply to this post In reply to Margaret35 << 1 member likes this. Date: 10/17/12 1:27 PM I think you will be very happy with the machine. Barely used? How did you get so fortunate? Killer deal, in my mind. -- Edited on 10/17/12 2:34 PM -- ------ Quilting is relaxing to me. I love to play with fabrics, patterns and colors. Bernina 630 machine only Pfaff 2036 Babylock Molly Bernina 1200DA serger Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Maia B   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 10/27/10 Posts: 3389	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/17/12 1:29 PM Learn is right, for $2K, *if*you don't love it, you could resell it and likely not lose anything. I'll bet you love it. ------ 🌸 Plenty of machines, mostly Berninas 🌸
SewBusy63 Advanced IA USA Member since 12/10/07 Posts: 3166	Login to reply to this post In reply to Margaret35 << Like this post Date: 10/17/12 2:10 PM That's an excellent price. The 630 is excellent for piecing and quilting. It is a workhorse. Best of luck in your decision on whether to buy it. ------ ~Diana~ ♥ Bernina 830E ♥ Bernina 1150MDA serger ✝The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1✝
Restart06 Intermediate USA Member since 10/29/06 Posts: 2044	Login to reply to this post In reply to Margaret35 << Like this post Date: 10/17/12 2:15 PM Run, don't walk & snatch that machine up!!!! What a great deal on a great machine. I love my 635. Good luck on your decision ------ There is no easy way! quote from my Grandfather Sharing is caring! Stash yds sewn in 2013 - 18 from quilting stash, with more cut out!!
Sonoma33   Intermediate CA USA Member since 5/10/09 Posts: 1653	Login to reply to this post In reply to Margaret35 << Like this post Date: 10/17/12 11:45 PM Wow, lucky YOU! I purchased the same machine used earlier this year for $2300 and it had quite a few hours on it. It had been a loved/used machine. That is certainly a fantastic deal for a fabulous machine. Good luck! Let us know when you bring her home. ------ Berninas 830LE ♥ Artista 630PQE ♥ 930 Record ♥ Juki TL2010Q ♥ Pfaffs Creative Performance ♥ Passport 2.0 ♥ Singers 221 ♥ 301 ♥ 500a ♥ Kenmore 1040 ♥ Elna 'Grasshopper' ♥ Tacsew T500 ♥ Babylock Evolution

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