A Bernina, I Don't think so, not at that price

[Gernella]

Cruising around and saw this:


https://www.bambersew.com/bernina-1008s-sewing-machine-813-p.asp

I don't dispute, it is a nice machine but this is more like daylight robbery.  I know they are no longer making them (so I've heard) but no need to take the mick.

[Celia]

Unbelievable   I nearly bought one not that long ago

[Sewingsue]

It does show the power of an on-line image though.

My second reaction was 'not what I would expect from that firm'. Just shows how wrong (or easily manipulated) one can be.

E.T.A. same model on ebay (from Germany) £1097.81

[So Chic]

It’s a lot for a machine that is probably not made in Switzerland but Bambers could have had to pay a high price for them and Bernina never offer much of a discount and also keep tight control of sales.

[Ohsewsimple]

That seems to be the price in other places too.  So I’m guessing that’s Bernina's price. 
Personally I wouldn’t even pay half for it.  It’s very basic and when I  used it I didn’t like it.    But that is a huge price increase. 

[Sara-S]

I’ve never used a Bernini machine, but noticed that they charge a lot for machines that don’t have that many features. What makes them so expensive?

[KayK]

That is indeed ludicrous!
 

I’ve never used a Bernini machine, but noticed that they charge a lot for machines that don’t have that many features. What makes them so expensive?

Yes, they are expensive, but the quality and build is second to none.  Everything is well engineered, the walking foot is a work of art.  I have had three in my lifetime, and they are so very different.

That said, I still wouldnt pay almost 2k for that machine!

[Gernella]

It was no where near that price before, so why take the mick and put it up.  I've had a look round and a few more have done the same thing if they still have them. I do hope they get stuck with them

I've been dithering whether to swap my little Activa 215 for the next model up, but what is the point, I only use a couple of months of the year normally, for big stuff I like my big machine and to be honest it is just another of my whims for something shiny and new, all I need is someone to  me.

I've been eyeing the Pfaffs in case my 11 year old one decides to die and to be honest for what you get they are far superior to the Bernina and the IDT feature is not to be sneezed at. I don't need fancy stitches  I just need a machine that will stand being hammered without needing an annual expensive service every year. 

It's  getting to be a bit like my old ink jet printers and my current air purifier, by the time you've paid for high price cartridges and filters, you could have bought a couple more machines. 

[Sewingsue]

I get the impression that there have been price rises on a number of 'one off purchase' items judging by comments I see in other forums.

Now it may be that there are problems with supply, but I suspect the realisation that, since people are staying home, they have decided now is the time to make that purchase they had been considering has more to do with it.

[Kwaaked]

It's about that much here in the US.

I imagine the cost is because it's their last mechanical and made from metal gears and not plastic.

[jintie]

My 1015 is almost identical to the 1008, and has been running for nearly 30 years.
It is a Rolls Royce machine,  but a cheaper Janome does the same thing.

[Iminei]

E.T.A. same model on ebay (from Germany) £1097.81

Maybe a typo ????

£1999 ... or £1099 ???

[Sewingforfun]

I have a 1008 and it was considerably less than half that price (about £875) new about 5 years ago. That's a crazy price.

[So Chic]

@Sewingforfun
The cost of all Bernina feet. etc. have doubled in price over the last few years, for example I paid £55 for my walking foot and it now retails at roundabout £100.  Part of the reason is that the Swiss Franc is so strong against most other currencies.  My cousin has reluctantly moved back to the UK as he and his wife felt that they could no longer afford to live there.

[Sewingforfun]

@Sewingforfun
The cost of all Bernina feet. etc. have doubled in price over the last few years, for example I paid £55 for my walking foot and it now retails at roundabout £100.  Part of the reason is that the Swiss Franc is so strong against most other currencies.  My cousin has reluctantly moved back to the UK as he and his wife felt that they could no longer afford to live there.

The franc is strong, and the pound still very very weak thanks to Brexit... that all makes sense, plus that looks like it's one fo the very few new 1008s left. But I still think it's a daft price!