I upped my budget to 200 EUR. Found 8 machines that looked pretty good (different types of Singer Mercury, Singer Tradition, and Singer Simple). Each time it ended with "this item does not ship to Austria". I'm giving up for today.
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Get a used Bernina, preferably from the 70s. Work horses & unkaputtbar.
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Don’t buy the plastic crap. The heavier the better. Mine is from 1972-1974(?), sewing anything - with the right needle and setting - from leather via upholstery fabric and normal cotton cloth to the finest silk chiffon dresses. They’re worth their price (which is modest).
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I highly recommend getting a used singer
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I like brother or singer, I think there are some start level ones, but not sure under 100€ :(
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A used good one, like Singer, probably gives you the best value. They can live forever with proper care. But if you're unlucky you might get one where the mechanics sre worn out. For a new one, we are happy with our Singer Tradition. Pretty basic. Works well
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My wife's been using a "Singer Scholastic" for 2 decades now (not sure if such a model still exists). Fairly happy with it (some mistakes in instruction manual).
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Meta-level advice in your search: (1) avoid machines with too many plastic parts; stick to metal. (2) Take 3-4 classes with a teacher (who may also recommend machines). (3) Avoid fancy add-ons (unless you really want those fancy stitching), i.e., keep it simple.
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