Brother PC3000 machine

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Brother PC3000 machine

by Sandy
(Phoenix, Az. USA)

I have used my Brother PC3000 sewing machine approximately 10 hours since it was purchased 6 years ago. Now the electronic touch pad doesn't work.

The estimate to fix it was $350.00 - $400.00 by an authorized Brother repair center. This is terrible since the machine cost $499.00 new. I am now sewing on my 47 year old Singer touch n sew without a problem.

I am very disillusioned that Brother customer services attitude is, "well, sometime electronics go out". Granted, however, if a home sewing machine won't last better than this ---public beware!!!

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Jul 22, 2009
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electronics
by: helena south wales uk

hi, the problem seems to be with machines at the lower end of the price range is that the parts that have to be renewed cost a lot more than the actual machine itself. I think it's a con personally, and have learned that if you want a good tool you must spend serious money and get one with a long warranty covering everything, especially the computer parts as these are really expensive when they play up. It is worth it in the long run to buy a more expensive machine. I saved for 3 years to buy mine. Have you looked on ebay for a replacement part. Sometimes you can get stuff a lot cheaper there, that's what i always do. regards helena.

Jul 30, 2009
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sad
by: Anonymous

I have had my pc 3000 for 8 years or so. never had a problem.. I feel cheated though because I paid a lot more than 500 bucks for mine. threw 4 children, and hundreds of hours it keeps on going. Sorry to hear yours didnt make the grade :(

Sep 16, 2010
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pc-3000
by: PK

I have had the Brother PC3000 machine for a while. First, the tension started to get uneven, and now the electronic touch pads are completely out. It is unusable. I will be replacing it.

Sep 26, 2010
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Same Problems here
by: Anonymous

I have used mine very minimally and now the touch pad doesn't work. I was quoted around $200 for a fix, but only if the whole touch pad doesn't need to be replaced. I wouldn't recommend this machine to anyone!

Oct 27, 2010
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Touch Pad has stopped working
by: Anonymous

For no reason the touch pad on my Brother PC3000 machine has stopped working and I can only do a straight stitch. Will find out how much it will cost to fix but it doesn't sound too promising very disappointing. I will be buying another branch of sewing machine

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