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Member since 7/14/08
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Posted on: 11/30/08 0:12 AM ET
So, I was browsing the machines on sale today at Hancock's and they had a Bernina Bernette H70 for $100 off. Looks nice, might see if the local dealer has one to try out on Monday. But in the meanwhile, I was trying to look it up online, and it does not seen to exist. Not only are there no reviews here, but there is no "H70" or and "70" model period on the Bernina site. I am confused, lol.
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Bernina-Bernette-H70-Computerized-Sewing-Machine-Bernina_stcVVproductId48446252VVcatId542442VVviewprod.htm
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Crazy-busy broke working mom trying to sew cloth diapers and clothes on my little Brother
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Posted on: 11/30/08 0:53 AM ET
thats because it isn't a Bernina. Well it is and it isn't the Bernina name is used as the lowest end machine, However it isn't a True Bernina. The Cheapest machine Bernina makes is 600+ this one is the lowest end, just like some of the Janome's that Hancock sells they also are not true janome's. The are made in China usually and are of very poor quality. You will not find a Bernina dealer with this machine since the Bernina company doesn't make it.

I hope that made some sense
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Joel Richter Former Flight attendant with a Major US Carrier.
Sewing Machines, Baby Lock Nancy Zieman Ellegante, Baby Lock Ellure Plus, Viking Platinum 730 and a Singer Serger. My new Serger is a Pfaff 4764 and it runs nicely. Added a new Machine today a really beauty Pfaff 130. Newest Addition a Baby Lock Coverstitch only machine. Newest addition Bernina 440QEE. Now A Viking Designer Diamond :) Now a new Viking Huskylock 936 Combo Serger. Sold machine the Viking Platinum 730 and the PFAFF 4764.
  
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Posted on: 11/30/08 10:53 AM ET
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Quote: FlyGuy2
thats because it isn't a Bernina. Well it is and it isn't the Bernina name is used as the lowest end machine, However it isn't a True Bernina. The Cheapest machine Bernina makes is 600+ this one is the lowest end, just like some of the Janome's that Hancock sells they also are not true janome's. The are made in China usually and are of very poor quality. You will not find a Bernina dealer with this machine since the Bernina company doesn't make it.



I hope that made some sense

Ah. That explains why I couldn't find reviews of the Janomes there either . Thanks!
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Crazy-busy broke working mom trying to sew cloth diapers and clothes on my little Brother
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