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hi everyone. im hoping for some insight. does anyone have a viking topaz 30? i know its a vp3 format. is it a reliable machine? i know nothing about vikings as i have 2 brother machines. been told it has a large hoop and i can do 8x8 squares no problem. i guess im asking if its a good machine and worth what it was offered for. thanks in advance. Tammy
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by
sandyqueen
05 Feb 2015
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I went to the Viking site. There was topaz 25, 40 and 50. No #30. Go and read comparison info. Big hoop not on 25.Here is link.
Check Ebay also.
SQ
http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/
Check Ebay also.
SQ
http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/
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I do not have the machine -- but the link may provide some help
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http://www.consumersdigest.com/licensee-links/best-buy-links/husqvarna-viking-designer-top...
www.consumersdigest.com
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graceandham
05 Feb 2015
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Don't have the machine but belonged to their Yahoo group for quite awhile because they were giving away excellent freebies. It looked like a lot of problems to me, but of course, I don't know how many they have sold nor how many members there were on the site. Everything seemed to be a work around. Try to find real owners and ask lots of questions, but especially what it does best and what problems they have had!
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Yes Tammy i love my machine and i sew 10xs more then most people and it has sewed non stop for awhile now .Don't be afraid to buy it ok
If you want to know more send me a private ok hugs Carolyn
If you want to know more send me a private ok hugs Carolyn
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I think lidiad has one as well.
Yes, I do, rescuer!
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
You make some wonderful things are yours Lidia! Carolyn uses her so much I think it provides heat for her home.
I think we all wish we had machines that would work for us day and night and help us produce beautiful things without the issues some embroidery machines have.
I think we all wish we had machines that would work for us day and night and help us produce beautiful things without the issues some embroidery machines have.
Dear rescuer, I might be wrong but I think that most or every machine has some issues, big or small. We have just to learn how to use our machine. Hugs, Lidia
Dear Carolyn, sorry that I have taken some of your comment space......Hugs, Lidia
no problems but mines got no issues.
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Hy Tammy, welcome to Cute Embroidery. I have the Husqvarna-Viking Topaz 30, I bought it over five years ago. Its largest hoop measures 200x360mm (7.87x14.17") and I own the 7.87x7.87" (about 8x8") as well as other hoops. It's a good machine that works best in cool weather or in an air-conditioned room.
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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thank you all. i will have to drive about 2 1/2 hrs to get the machine and i will not pay without making sure it works well and i would be happy with it. $3500 is ALOT of money for me but its nothing compared to what the comperable machines are IF it does what it is supposed to do. I do alot of in the hoop quilting and i wanted to be able to do 8x8 squares i have swp to convert files so thats not a problem. My pe 770 has over 36 million sitiches and its only 2 yrs old. so yes i sew alot .
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boy thats to much to pay for it mine was cheaper then that band new:(:(
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I have a Topaz 30, I bought it used for $1500 over a year ago and I love it. The 2 largest hoops I have are 360 x 200 and 260 x 200. I didn't have any lessons other than the lady using it while I watched before I bought it. Have a look on the kijiji adds in your area for a used machine or as I did approach a dealer and ask if they know of anyone wanting to upgrade and sell their older machine. Good Luck
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hi yes i am buying it used and i will be going to her house to see it in action before i give her the money. i was just wondering if this machine had alot of problems as i hear the quality of the machines have gone downhill over the years. my budget is very tight and its a lot of money for me.
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Did you check pricing with a dealer. They were having specials on the Topaz line new.
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Patricia109
06 Feb 2015
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I don't own a Topaz, but I do have an older machine - live the darning stitch No 21 - did wonders on the tears in DH work fine white shirts.
Of course, the best thing to have beside the machine is a good service man.
Good luck.
Of course, the best thing to have beside the machine is a good service man.
Good luck.
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hi all. once again i thank you all for the insight. I decided to go with a babylock spirit. i was going by gut feeling, was having second thoughts about it being older (she claimed she bought it in 2010, and lack of warrenty ect) yes the spirit is a bit smaller hoop but brand new was the same price as what she was asking used. i have nothing against used machines but was just a gut feeling that i went with babylock.