Bernina 800 Sewing Macine

[gardenslug]

Does anyone know anything about this sewing machine?  Have a friend who has an opportunity to buy this model (used, of course) and is wondering if anyone knows anything about it.

 

Have two 1630 Bernina's myself.  They are old, but I love them.

 

Any input would be appreciated.

 

Marilyn

[dbams]

Marilyn, what age is the machine in question?  My mom had a Bernina 830, from about 1973, that my daughter has now.  I have a Bernina 930 from 1984.  Both are great machines!  However, Bernina may have "reused" the 800 and 900 numbers for much later models, so an approximate age would be helpful.

[Cagey]

You might ask your question on the below link to get a more wide and detailed response.  

 

http://artisanssquare.com

 

You could also do an internet search for "Bernina 800 sewing machine review".  It should pop up some reviews, and more than likely a few post for machines for sale.  Then you will know the pros/cons, and the cost for a used machine.  Also checkout your local sewing machine dealers.  They may have a good deal on a used trade in when someone upgraded to their new machine.  You may get a short warranty, plus you know they have looked it over.  They want to get a customer that will hopefully trade it in for a new model once they discover how much they enjoy sewing/quilting/embroidering, etc.  

 

Cagey

[Gator]

Betsy is correct, which 800 series is it by date.  I have an 820 but it's only a couple years old, Bernina reused the 800 series in their newer machines.

[gardenslug]

Great information!!    Passed it on and my friend found more - and will probably purchase this machine.

 

thanks.

 

Mrilyn