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Member since 3/3/04
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Posted on: 10/7/08 8:31 PM ET
I know the economy is bad these days and many businesses are feeling the effects but I was very disheartened to learn today that the Viking/Pfaff dealership in my area is closing. The reason given was they had lost their lease and couldn't find another affordable location which would enable them to support their customers in the manner they would like. This follows the closing of the Bernina/Janome dealership a couple months ago. This doesn't bode well for the future of the sewing industry. Both of these dealerships had been in business for many years and were well established. What a disappointment, to say the least!!
  
Member since 2/16/06
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Posted on: 10/8/08 0:20 AM ET
In reply to sewfan
Sorry this happened. Maybe when the economy gets better, they'll re-open.

Em
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From what others have said, the nasty message came from Fitting Woes, NOT Misc Hot Topics or the Civility thread.

  
Member since 6/12/08
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Posted on: 10/8/08 9:59 AM ET
Sad to say but I think there may be many more sewing machine stores closing since the drastic downturn in our economy is going to hurt many, many small businesses and not just sewing machine stores. This is only my own opinion, but I would think that buying the expensive TOL machines will become an expense that many will have to delay or even abandon until the economy turns around.
  
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