Bernina 830

Can any one advise me if it is worth having a Bernina 930 serviced. I
have been given one to keep, but the machine has not been used for
many years. It looks in very good condition and has many attachments.
Or should I trade it against a new toyota machine. I have no sewing
experience, but would like to start making some simple clothes and
home furnishings. Any help would be very much appreciated. Sue

(SueJohnston) wrote:

Can any one advise me if it is worth having a Bernina 930 serviced. I
have been given one to keep, but the machine has not been used for
many years. It looks in very good condition and has many attachments.
Or should I trade it against a new toyota machine.

I would get the Bernina serviced. If it's in good shape, and only
needs a tune up and cleaning, you'll have a good machine for under
$100 (depending on your market). If there are any underlying
problems, the mechanic should be able to find them and point them out.

Any new machine of the same quality will cost far more than that.
(the attachments would probably cost as much as the tune up on the
Bernina.)

jenn
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Jenn Ridley

You have 830 in your header and 930 in you message
field. I have owned both and I wouldn't hesitate to spend
money to have them serviced. I just spent under $100 to
service my 930 and it is so happy. The 830 does not have
any stretch stitches but the 930 does. You don't see many
of either for sale because often when folks get a newer machine
they won't get rid of these models. Take a look at the completed
auctions on Ebay to see just how much these machine do go for.
Taria

SueJohnston wrote:

Can any one advise me if it is worth having a Bernina 930 serviced. I
have been given one to keep, but the machine has not been used for
many years. It looks in very good condition and has many attachments.
Or should I trade it against a new toyota machine. I have no sewing
experience, but would like to start making some simple clothes and
home furnishings. Any help would be very much appreciated. Sue

Can any one advise me if it is worth having a Bernina 930 serviced.

A Bernina 930 is one of those machines that those who have used one covet. It's
definitely worth getting it serviced!

Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati

SewStorm murmured while asleep:
Can any one advise me if it is worth having a Bernina 930 serviced.

A Bernina 930 is one of those machines that those who have used one
covet. It's definitely worth getting it serviced!

Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati

I saw an 830 in the paper this weekend for $400 (?)

Penny S

You have one of the best machines ever made by Bernina

SueJohnston wrote:
Can any one advise me if it is worth having a Bernina 930 serviced. I
have been given one to keep, but the machine has not been used for
many years. It looks in very good condition and has many attachments.
Or should I trade it against a new toyota machine. I have no sewing
experience, but would like to start making some simple clothes and
home furnishings. Any help would be very much appreciated. Sue

On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 07:15:57 -0500, Jenn Ridley wrote:

(SueJohnston) wrote:

Can any one advise me if it is worth having a Bernina 930 serviced. I
have been given one to keep, but the machine has not been used for
many years. It looks in very good condition and has many attachments.
Or should I trade it against a new toyota machine.

I would get the Bernina serviced. If it's in good shape, and only
needs a tune up and cleaning, you'll have a good machine for under
$100 (depending on your market). If there are any underlying
problems, the mechanic should be able to find them and point them out.

Any new machine of the same quality will cost far more than that.
(the attachments would probably cost as much as the tune up on the
Bernina.)

jenn


I would not hesitate to hold onto this machine and have it serviced. I
have a Bernina 1090 which I purchased brand new when my daughter was born
nine and a half years ago and I absolutely love it. They just go & go..

Mavis

I have a Bernina 730 that I've owned for over 35 years....maybe more. Have to
look at the manual.
BUT.....be assured......the Bernina will have NO plastic parts....and will last
as long as you do.
I'm 77....and plan to leave it to my daughter....she has a more recent machine
(not a Bernina) and there is NOTHING like an old Bernina....or, any Bernina.

Taria wrote in message ...
Sorry I confused the matter it is an 830 that I have. It does work ok
and all the fancy stiches work, but I had a few problems with the
tension. I had someone look over it for me and they said it was very
clean and did not need a service just yet. I am very pleased with it,
but need to become more familar with all the different feet and
stitches.

Thank you all for responding and have a great Christmas.

Kind regards
Sue

You have 830 in your header and 930 in you message
field. I have owned both and I wouldn't hesitate to spend
money to have them serviced. I just spent under $100 to
service my 930 and it is so happy. The 830 does not have
any stretch stitches but the 930 does. You don't see many
of either for sale because often when folks get a newer machine
they won't get rid of these models. Take a look at the completed
auctions on Ebay to see just how much these machine do go for.
Taria

SueJohnston wrote:

Can any one advise me if it is worth having a Bernina 930 serviced. I
have been given one to keep, but the machine has not been used for
many years. It looks in very good condition and has many attachments.
Or should I trade it against a new toyota machine. I have no sewing
experience, but would like to start making some simple clothes and
home furnishings. Any help would be very much appreciated. Sue

Sorry I confused the matter it is an 830 that I have.

Even better, Sue. Enjoy!

Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati