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Bernina 830 on CL
relliotts Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 8/30/11 Posts: 153	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 12:02 PM I'm thinking about upgrading my machine. There's a Bernina 830 with cabinet, case, and many different feet/notions/extras on CL for $400. I've emailed with the owner, and she has had the machine serviced regularly and it appears to be well taken care of. I'm wondering if this is a fair price for the machine. I would LOVE to have one of the fancy new models, but I think this is a little more in my price range ------ http://reddthreads.wordpress.com/ Singer 15-86 Bernina Artista 200E Brother 1034D
SewBusy63 Advanced IA USA Member since 12/10/07 Posts: 3186	Login to reply to this post In reply to relliotts << Like this post Date: 10/26/12 12:04 PM Go for it! I would take some fabric and test it before buying it. It sounds like a great deal. Bernina's hold their value. I'd go get it before someone else does! ------ ~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✝
relliotts Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 8/30/11 Posts: 153	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 12:10 PM I should add - this is the older, non-electronic version Not sure of the exact year. ------ http://reddthreads.wordpress.com/ Singer 15-86 Bernina Artista 200E Brother 1034D
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 7987	Login to reply to this post In reply to relliotts << Like this post Date: 10/26/12 12:29 PM You mean the 830 Record, don't you and not the new one with all the bells and whistles, right? What kind of cabinet will the Record fit in? Is it a good price for one of the classic old Bernina's? YES. If in doubt, send a PM to Gothdom and she will tell you all about them. ------ 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
relliotts Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 8/30/11 Posts: 153	Login to reply to this post In reply to Learn To Sew << Like this post Date: 10/26/12 12:48 PM Yes, the 830 Record :) I don't have a picture of the cabinet. I have asked the owner if it would be possible to come by and do a test run. She was planning on offering it at a garage sale tomorrow, so I'm hoping I can stop by this evening and check it out. There's also a 1090 on CL, offered by a clothing boutique going out of business. It's been up on CL for several weeks. They're asking $650 OBO. I'm considering that one as well, especially if they're willing to come down in price a bit. ------ http://reddthreads.wordpress.com/ Singer 15-86 Bernina Artista 200E Brother 1034D
relliotts Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 8/30/11 Posts: 153	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 12:52 PM Here's a picture of the machine in question: ------ http://reddthreads.wordpress.com/ Singer 15-86 Bernina Artista 200E Brother 1034D
sewfrequent Intermediate TX USA Member since 6/27/03 Posts: 2904	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 3:07 PM It seems like a fair price to me...especially if there are lots of extra feet (that you would use). It looks to be in very nice condition. It might be wise to call a bernina dealer in your area to ask for how long parts will be available for this model.
sylvia114 Advanced Member since 4/24/12 Posts: 32	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 6:13 PM i have one of these - got it in 1978 - and it is a true work-horse. I just oil her a bit and she stitches like a dream. I'll never part with her ... and now her "little" granddaughter - the 830LE - is sitting in my sewing room! Grab this beauty while you can ... you'll not regret it. ------ Bernina 830LE Bernina 630 Bernina 830 Record Babylock Ellegante 2 Featherweights 2 Featherweight Red and Black
KPM   Advanced HI USA Member since 1/18/07 Posts: 679	Login to reply to this post In reply to relliotts << Like this post Date: 10/26/12 6:47 PM If you go on EBay and do a search for it, then click on advanced search and check off completed items, you'll see what prices they're getting. I think you'll be happy with your deal. ------ Let's just say all modern sms are well represented in my studio.
Maia B   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 10/27/10 Posts: 3395	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 7:50 PM There's a sweet-looking 1090 on eBay for $721 currently. I'd check out both and see which you prefer. The 830 is all mechanical however, so will last just about forever. There are aftermarket parts and accessories for the 830. I think the power cord and foot controller are the most expensive to replace, so make sure those are included and in good shape. ------ 🌸 Plenty of machines, mostly Berninas 🌸

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