and so I visited the Pfaff dealer....

and tried out both mechanical and electronic sewing machines. I kinda
liked the expression 3.0...(yes Polly, i DID smile!) but....they are
all now made in china. And, i try very hard to not buy made in china,
if i can help it.

does anyone have a pfaff 1530 or 40 they would like to see live in
NJ???

Betsey

Hi Betsey,
I have a Pfaff 1540 that I love! And yes, it makes me smile, too! I hope you
can find one- it's been a great machine.
Pam
"betsey" wrote in message
...
and tried out both mechanical and electronic sewing machines. I kinda
liked the expression 3.0...(yes Polly, i DID smile!) but....they are
all now made in china. And, i try very hard to not buy made in china,
if i can help it.

does anyone have a pfaff 1530 or 40 they would like to see live in
NJ???

Betsey

I looked over at ebay to see if anyone had a 1530 or a 40. Nope. Buying a
sm on ebay is, of course, taking a few risks but I have done it several
times with happy success. There's no dealer within 50 miles of here - the
nearest is a Pfaff dealer and I'm a Bernina person so I really don't have
the advantage of testing and lessons.
I could not, would not (Sam I am) buy a China sm. Might buy one from a
glazed-eyed guy in a raincoat out behind BigHearted Eddie's Pawn Shop but I
do have a few scruples. Polly


"Pam" wrote in message
...
Hi Betsey,
I have a Pfaff 1540 that I love! And yes, it makes me smile, too! I hope
you can find one- it's been a great machine.
Pam
"betsey" wrote in message
...
and tried out both mechanical and electronic sewing machines. I kinda
liked the expression 3.0...(yes Polly, i DID smile!) but....they are
all now made in china. And, i try very hard to not buy made in china,
if i can help it.

does anyone have a pfaff 1530 or 40 they would like to see live in
NJ???

Betsey

some of the local gals have found nice machines at pawn shops
over the years. really.
I am enjoying the reports on the machine shopping!
Taria, a bernina person at heart too

"Polly Esther" wrote in message ...

I looked over at ebay to see if anyone had a 1530 or a 40. Nope. Buying a
sm on ebay is, of course, taking a few risks but I have done it several
times with happy success. There's no dealer within 50 miles of here - the
nearest is a Pfaff dealer and I'm a Bernina person so I really don't have
the advantage of testing and lessons.
I could not, would not (Sam I am) buy a China sm. Might buy one from a
glazed-eyed guy in a raincoat out behind BigHearted Eddie's Pawn Shop but I
do have a few scruples. Polly


"Pam" wrote in message
...
Hi Betsey,
I have a Pfaff 1540 that I love! And yes, it makes me smile, too! I hope
you can find one- it's been a great machine.
Pam
"betsey" wrote in message
...
and tried out both mechanical and electronic sewing machines. I kinda
liked the expression 3.0...(yes Polly, i DID smile!) but....they are
all now made in china. And, i try very hard to not buy made in china,
if i can help it.

does anyone have a pfaff 1530 or 40 they would like to see live in
NJ???

Betsey

On Dec 6, 8:44*pm, "Taria" wrote:
some of the local gals have found nice machines at pawn shops
over the years. *really.
I am enjoying the reports on the machine shopping!
Taria, *a bernina person at heart too

"Polly Esther" *wrote in ...

I looked over at ebay to see if anyone had a 1530 or a 40. *Nope. *Buying a
sm on ebay is, of course, taking a few risks but I have done it several
times with happy success. *There's no dealer within 50 miles of here - the
nearest is a Pfaff dealer and I'm a Bernina person so I really don't have
the advantage of testing and lessons.
* * I could not, would not (Sam I am) buy a China sm. *Might buy one from a
glazed-eyed guy in a raincoat out behind BigHearted Eddie's Pawn Shop but I
do have a few scruples. *Polly

"Pam" wrote in message

...



Hi Betsey,
I have a Pfaff 1540 that I love! And yes, it makes me smile, too! I hope
you can find one- it's been a great machine.
Pam
"betsey" wrote in message
...
and tried out both mechanical and electronic sewing machines. *I kinda
liked the expression 3.0...(yes Polly, i DID smile!) but....they are
all now made in china. And, i try very hard to not buy made in china,
if i can help it.

does anyone have a pfaff 1530 or 40 they would like to see live in
NJ???

Betsey- Hide quoted text -

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I will just keep my eyes and ears open! Now remember, i have a lovely
little viking 350...so i should not complain. plus some other nice
sewing machines (a featherweight, an ellure for embroidery) but I'm
just so tickled with that little pfaff i bought my DD.....

well, you all know the drill. I must confess, i have lust in my heart
for a pfaff. but a NON chinese made one!

betsey

On Dec 6, 8:42*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote:
I looked over at ebay to see if anyone had a 1530 or a 40. *Nope. *Buying a
sm on ebay is, of course, taking a few risks but I have done it several
times with happy success. *There's no dealer within 50 miles of here - the
nearest is a Pfaff dealer and I'm a Bernina person so I really don't have
the advantage of testing and lessons.
* * I could not, would not (Sam I am) buy a China sm. *Might buy one from a
glazed-eyed guy in a raincoat out behind BigHearted Eddie's Pawn Shop but I
do have a few scruples. *Polly

"Pam" wrote in message



the glazed eye guy is named earl. i've bought guitars (non chinese
ones!) from him as well...

LOL. without words, just plain howling. Polly


"betsey" wrote in message
...
On Dec 6, 8:42 pm, "Polly Esther" wrote:
I looked over at ebay to see if anyone had a 1530 or a 40. Nope. Buying a
sm on ebay is, of course, taking a few risks but I have done it several
times with happy success. There's no dealer within 50 miles of here - the
nearest is a Pfaff dealer and I'm a Bernina person so I really don't have
the advantage of testing and lessons.
I could not, would not (Sam I am) buy a China sm. Might buy one from a
glazed-eyed guy in a raincoat out behind BigHearted Eddie's Pawn Shop but
I
do have a few scruples. Polly

"Pam" wrote in message



the glazed eye guy is named earl. i've bought guitars (non chinese
ones!) from him as well...

On Dec 6, 11:20*pm, "Kate in MI" wrote:
My LQS had a 2020 for sale not too long ago -- not sure if they still have
it or not. *I have a 2030 and a 7570 and LOVE LOVE LOVE them both. *True
workhorses!

Where are you? * (location-wise) -- *Maybe we could work out a way to get
this one to you (if it is still there).

Kate in MIhttp://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves

Kate-
i'm in NJ...but there is always ups! if you can provide me with the
name/email/website/phone of your LQS that would be wonderful! Thank
you!

betsey

On Dec 6, 5:05*pm, "Pam" wrote:
Hi Betsey,
I have a Pfaff 1540 that I love! And yes, it makes me smile, too! I hope you
can find one- it's been a great machine.
Pam"betsey" wrote in message

...



and tried out both mechanical and electronic sewing machines. *I kinda
liked the expression 3.0...(yes Polly, i DID smile!) but....they are
all now made in china. And, i try very hard to not buy made in china,
if i can help it.

does anyone have a pfaff 1530 or 40 they would like to see live in
NJ???

Betsey- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Betsey,
Where in NJ are you? I can check out my sm dealer and see if they
have any used Pfaff's next time I'm that way. Unless, it's near to
you as well?

Kim in NJ

On Dec 7, 12:37*pm, AuntK wrote:
On Dec 6, 5:05*pm, "Pam" wrote:





Hi Betsey,
I have a Pfaff 1540 that I love! And yes, it makes me smile, too! I hope you
can find one- it's been a great machine.
Pam"betsey" wrote in message

...

and tried out both mechanical and electronic sewing machines. *I kinda
liked the expression 3.0...(yes Polly, i DID smile!) but....they are
all now made in china. And, i try very hard to not buy made in china,
if i can help it.

does anyone have a pfaff 1530 or 40 they would like to see live in
NJ???

Betsey- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Betsey,
Where in NJ are you? *I can check out my sm dealer and see if they
have any used Pfaff's next time I'm that way. *Unless, it's near to
you as well?

Kim in NJ- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

im in southern NJ....hammonton. where are you?
Thank you!

betsey