I have a story to tell and I wondered if any of you have experienced this...At the Bernina/Brother dealer today "window shopping" and drooling over a multi-needle machine...A man and his wife were there too. He offered to buy the new Bernina multi-needle embroidery machine for her -- she declined. He tried repeatedly to convince her to let him buy her the machine. She had her reasons...she was busy and didn't want to get caught up learning a new machine, she didn't have the room to add another machine....
This is the first time I have ever seen a man beg a woman to buy a new embroidery machine.
Have any of you ever had this happen to you or seen it happen to someone else?
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many years ago when I was dreaming of getting my fist embroidery machine. the sales girl was demonstrating it for me. I was drooling as my son (a USMC recruiter at the time) walked over. He asked her the price. She said 69,95 my son thought she meant $69.95 and said wrap it up for her. my mouth hit the floor and quickly explained to him $6995.00 Then his mouth hit the floor. Needless to say I did not get the machine but love my memory and my son. hugs, Susan
25510No I usually see the gentleman trying to hurry the lady out before the thought occurs to her that she really would like to have another machine. LOL/Lillian
145791My personal experience was when my husband and I stopped at a shop that sold Viking machines. I have wanted an embroidery machine for ages. The sales clerk knew me and my wants. But, I, stubborn as can be, declined the offer for him to buy it for me. But, to my surprise, he purchased it behind my back and had it all figured out when I was to take lessons, too. He is the most wonderful man.
35167What a great story. This woman knew what she had and what she wanted I guess. It sounds like this couple is a great pair.
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158717Maybe the husband should have just gone ahead and bought it for himself sounds like he really wanted that machine.
29726Flowers for all of you!
I love reading your comments! Thank you for sharing your experiences with me.
My 11 year old son thinks the woman has lost her mind. As the man had engaged my young sons in conversation...the 11 year old provided solutions to each of the objections the woman gave her husband. The man listened with a smile -- agreeing with all the solutions my son offered. It is a blessing to me to see that my sons understand the need many women have to create and they are willing to find a way to make it happen.
For all the Cuties that have a husband willing to support them and encourage them in their hobby -- cherish them! Men willing to buy new $17,000 machines -- like the man in the shop -- are rare indeed!
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57675I would have jumped at the offer and even though I also don't have the room I would make sure I could find the room.
29801Sounds like wife is happy with her present machine. Who else could resist?
2321If we had the money, my hubby would be right there buying me the new machine.
Love him for that.
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10852I have never seen this happen! Would not mind one bit if it was me in her place - his pocket would be much lighter by now.
21543I hate to be a bummer, but I have seen two Webinars on that new baby and thought i would love to have one until I saw the Webinars. It is wonderful machine if one is stitching multiple items. I rarely stitch multiple items. Mine are mostly one of a kind! I think it is two much machine for me. They even deliver it as people can't load her up and bring her home. That should tell you something also. Kay
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by rescuer
22 Dec 2014
I would love it -- as many have asked me to stitch out multiples of the same design. I would love having the one-to-one instruction -- in my home -- that is included with this machine.
One day...
85867I came home from helping a lady wit her computer and i was dooling about the quatro embroidery machine and d/h said if you want it buy it after a few days he said well when are you getting this you beaut machine and so i am now the proud owner of tat machine i just love it......soozie
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by noah
21 Dec 2014
You are a blessed women to have a hubby like that he is a real keeper hugs Carolyn
25169He must be a long-lost brother to my DH. When my hardy ole singer died after 40 years and no longer could be repaired, my hubby took me shopping. He got a bank load without my knowing it and worked it all out. All I had to do was say "yes"--made my life happy again. Sewing is my passion, as you all are infected with this virus, I know you understand.
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5660my Dh sold his sailboat so I could get a larger machine. I keep telling him not too but he just went ahead and did it...I am one lucky gal
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20Oh my, wish it had been me lol. Would have bought one in a hurry!
57801My hubby always comes with me to the dealer. He likes to talk to everyone. They are all so nice there. He always says to me get what you want. But then again, I tell him the same thing when he is buying his toys for his workshop. He has a hobby of woodworking makes all sorts of beautiful things from wooden spoons to furniture. I know where he is... hehe.. We have a great relationship. Married 40 years
Suzanne
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111382it's funny my hubby wont break down and let me get a multi-needle but i drag him to the repair shop and have him help me load the machine and pay the repair bills for a grand total of 1400.00 this year so times that by 2 for the past 2 years well i figure it won't be long till i qualify for a trade in....lol
3432Now to this I can relate. I have to tell you that if it were not for my dear hubby I would not be embroiderying today. He was with me when I went to look at a new sewing machines to replace my 25 year old model that needed to take a break. I looked over what they had to offer and he came to me and said ''I think you should look into one of these machines''. I looked at the price and said ''I don't think so, not in the budget''. I am sure I pondered at least 30 minutes in the store, examining this machine and going back to the regular sewing machine, all the whilehe kept trying he convince me that the difference in price was worth going for the embroidery machine. So I finally gave in and I guess that means I have my dear hubby to thank for all that do today.
Of course when he pushed me to buy this machine, he had no clue what I had to purchase to make it work, ie, new computer, threads, stablilizer and all the other fixings.
So that is why I LOVE this man so much (along with a million other reasons) he just knew my creativity would blossom with such a machine,
I am very, very grateful
Theres my story
hugs and merry Christmas and happy Holiday season to all
Michelle
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by sbott54
21 Dec 2014
Mine learned this quickly. He bought me the Metro thread bundle for Christmas that first year. And, he asks how I am doing on needles and such. He even asks if I need to go fabric shopping yet. What a guy, eh?
by katydid
21 Dec 2014
Are you serious???? He is a keeper. When I tell my sweetie that I am stopping by Joannes for a few minutes , he says " You really need more fabric". He also says that I really need more alphabets, when I check for the daily letters. I don't pay any attention to those remarks. Kay
6445110550I'm sure hubs would do the exact same thing. It's Christmas & he probably knew she would love it. ~hugs~
299559Truth be told, my husband would probably do the same thing if I was obsessed with getting it...many a time he has said, just buy it, we can't take the money with us! He does add one more comment when he says this...it is "If you really need it, and what you have isn't working for you..get it"...well, that's the part that will sometimes stop me..."If you really NEED it"...and is what I already have not good enough....If I have to think about it for too long, I really don't need it...He did say this to me last June when I was kvetching about my serger...and I must say, I did take him up on the offer and rushed out and got my BabyLock Evolution serger which I LOVE!!!
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by katydid
21 Dec 2014
The "If you really need it" thing is reverse psychology. He puts a guilt trip on you.
318469sometimes this is one of the tricks sales people use to convince other prospective clients...to make you think that even your husband wants you to buy another machines...I seen this in other places.
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60484I think you should have sidled up to him and introduced yourself.
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66911He can play 'Santa' at my house...anytime of the year!
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by katydid
21 Dec 2014
When you stop believing in Santa, you get underwear for Christmas. I saw that this year somewhere. Kay
109780A great tale and one I have not heard of before. My thoughts would be what was he planning to buy for himself which was going to be costly
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by katydid
21 Dec 2014
Yes, a possibility! My friend just got a new vehicle and the husband took off for a two week hunting trip to Alaska. Now you tell me why she got the new SUV? Kay
115762My husband has asked me on several occasions when I was watching the features of a new machine; "why don't you buy it?" and that's how I ended up buying the Ruby when I came in to collect my Designer 1 after it had been serviced. But he did not offer to pay the bill... And no begging.
When I had my 4-needle serviced and I looked at the 16-needle Bravo he told me it was too heavy for him to load it in the car for service and house calls would be costly. A nice way to say No, I guess. Anyway, I would not feel very comfortable having such an expensive machine sitting idle while I was enjoying other things, and whereas I don't like shopping I love admiring those super machines.
145304I have heard of this. I wish I could say it was my handsome hubby saying he was willing to buy it for me, but it wasn't him. Must be nice to be that rich.
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140717Never heard of this, What a Man we all dream our men are offering us a new machine but in my case I wake up... I asked my Santa if I've been good enough to get a new Dream Machine by Brother for Chrissy and was told No I've been very bad, he laughed when I said well that's even better isn't it..
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45918Well, I would have to get my hubby into the shop first, and no I have never seen this before and nor am I likely to. LOL. Marg
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by katydid
21 Dec 2014
I have seen many men in my dealer. Usually they are carrying or pulling on wheels their wife's machines. Maybe they are also there to make sure she does not buy something.
248264102Never! However after hearing me fuss, cry, & pace the floor one night for hours trying to thread my serger, the a friend took almost an hour to get it threaded, the next weekend Wayne took me to get one of the air threading sergers!! I SORTA fought it...but not long! LOL
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