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I not only sell these machines on eBay under the user name "bushvideo" but I work on them as well. So I know these inside and out. I also have a lot of experience with a lot of Bernina models. I am glad to see that Bernina finally came out with a long arm machine that has over 12 inches of work-space. The first year the 830 came out, I believe in 2009, like most anything mechanical (like a car) in its first year of production it did have some small problems. Most all these problems had to do with getting customers to understand on how to thread the machine correctly as it is a bit different that any other model on the market. On the mechanical end, a few small improvements were made right away. Most had to do with upper thread tension and thread detection. On these first models I take care of these updates. As I tell everyone who purchases one of the 830's from me. I say while you are waiting for your machine to be shipped to you. Take some time and watch some of the many great YouTube videos that are on that site about how to thread this machine. Once you do it correctly a few times you will find it actually is very simple to do. It's just a matter of doing it right and then it becomes second nature. The 830 is a super smooth running and great stitching machine. It is jam packed with the latest features. It actually has so many features I really don't think you would ever use them all. But they are there if you need them. For embroidery. The optional jumbo hoop is huge! You can do a whole sweatshirt front or back without re-hooping! The quality is fantastic! Overall I cant find anything to pick on with this model. Everyone who has purchased one simply loves it! What more can I say. Read full review
Verified purchase: No
Upgraded from 830 since the 880 has 400 Embroidery designs compared to 830's, 150 or so designs. 880 screen is simpler to use although I miss the 830's picture screens. I like bling! That's why I'm upgrading to the Sterling Edition. Love love love the 880! Has every possible convenience you never imagined possible from a sewing machine. Watching the auto threader mesmerizes me every single time. I never look away! Auto cutting is a dream while sewing the center of a quilt. Would cry buckets if I had to go back to a standard machine again. Spoil your self with an 880!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This machine came full of lent and dirty, I have to do a lot of cleaning and adjustments. Wish I would have bought the other I was watching
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned