No problems yet with my machine except for regular maintenance. Did accidently drop a couple pins down the bobbin winder and took it in to have it checked and it's regular checkup. Seems there were a couple more pins that had slipped in and they just dropped to the bottom of the case. The repair guy mentioned that the board wasn't available but since he wasn't a Pfaff dealer didn't think much of it. Now I know it's true. All my previous machines ran for years and years so not too concerned, just extremely disppointed that Pfaff wouldn't continue to support such a great model. About a year after I bought it my local dealer said it was a great model and don't use as a trade in - keep it. Says the ones they do get sold almost immediately since it was so popular. Know I will be more educated on my next pick but don't see that coming any time soon. Husband almost ready to retire and neither one of us would spend that kind of money again.
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Re: Sewing machine life expectancy
30 Jun 2010 21:31 #47223
I suppose it is the computer parts that will date these machines. I hadn't thought of that. I have a new Bernina, but my previous Elna Super still works and I bought it back in 75!
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Re: Sewing machine life expectancy
30 Jun 2010 20:27 #47220
Holey Moley! I never heard of such a thing!! :shock:
I'm upset because my computers have advanced to the point where they don't communicate with my Bernina embroidery machine without some upgrades, but the machine still works just fine and it's 10 years old.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Sewing machine life expectancy
30 Jun 2010 19:49 #47217
Bought a Pfaff 7570 a few years ago and just recently found out if the circuit board breaks it is non-fixable. HUH?? After spending that kind of money I am not very happy to learn it is now considered a throw-away machine. Talking with a dealer she says the average life is apx 5 years for a new machine line vs 3 years from just a few years ago. She says some people just keep using it as a straight stitch machine only and even heard women keep using them even though the screen is blank. I was looking for an attachment for my machine and she says don't wait long as the attachments are being phased out. Don't get me wrong, I love my machine and will be one of those that keep using it with or without the screen. I will go for a much lower end machine in the future. Sad thing is I have yet to use the embroidery attachment. Guess I better use it before it dies. Ladies, something to think about when looking for a new machine.
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