Does this machine exist?

[MrsB8T]

Is there a single sewing machine out there with a knee lift for under $400? 

[Kueser]

8 hours ago, MrsB8T said:

Is there a single sewing machine out there with a knee lift for under $400? 

You might find a used one.

[SYork]

I have an older Babylock Ellegante and it has a knee lift.  So you might find a used machine.

[Kueser]

I had and older Janome 6600P with a knee lift. When I got my new machine, the dealer only offered $500 as a trade-inso I gave it to my granddaughter. You may have to go a little higher than $400.

[Norma H]

This from my local Janome retailer who takes in pre-owned machines.   This is in Central Iowa.

"The least expensive Janome with a knee lift is over $1000."

[Cagey]

Check your smaller flea market sewing machine repair/dealers.  You may find a older and smaller machine with a knee lift.  

Depending on the type of sewing/quilting you are doing, you may wish to also get a machine that stops with the needle in either the up or down position.  

[MrsB8T]

Ah yes I have that now and use it often. I will try to find some places like that thanks cagey

[MrsB8T]

Finding a used machine in that price range hasn’t worked out yet, both locally and on ebay but thank you all for the input

[jimerickson]

I just checked, and there are a couple of Bernina 830 Records with knee lifts for sale on e-Bay in your price range.  Old machines ('80's manufacture dates).  I have one, and it's been a good machine, made in Switzerland.  You might take a look.  Jim