What is the best beginner Serger machine with cover stitch to purchase? ?

i want a machine that will last throughout my hobbies and yet not be crazy expensive...im looking for experienced users of singer, janome, babylock, brother, and bernina brands...when i contact dealers, they always say their machines are the best...im not ready to just trust their opinion...and looking online for product reviews has turned up little to nothing...What is the best beginner Serger machine with cover stitch to purchase? ?
You will need to go and see the machines and decide for yourself, everybody says the one they own or sell is the best. Be different, go visit the sewing machine store and ask for a demonstration. Try going to a multi brand dealer, so they may have more experience in the different brands. I've used the babylock Evolve- which is VERY good, the Pfaff and Elna, which are up there too, and the brother, which doesnt to bad a job :). I've seen the singer, and not a fan- too hard to use. I liked the Pfaff 4862, it is a serger/coverstitch. There is an Elna very similar- these stitch beautifully. Like i said, you will only know for yourself which is the best for you. Take advantage of getting a demonstration. You will feel better.What is the best beginner Serger machine with cover stitch to purchase? ?
Juki and Elna do a machine that will do both overlocking and a cover stitch but it is very time consuming swapping over and price wise there's not a lot of difference to buy 2 different machines. A combi would cost approx 拢500. I would personally advise you to get seperate machines as they do have reliability issues too. I can't speak for other dealers, but they should be offering you the chance to try before you buy and you should make your own mind up with no pressure. I would, however, advise you not to buy one from the internet unless you've tried it in a shop first. Not sure this answers your question but hope I've helped a little!
I have a White, which is a lower end Viking. It has held up with me for over 10 years. Make sure to buy it at a sewing machine dealer. You will need lessons on how to use the machine. I was just at one and surprised by the good prices on sergers. Make sure you get a four thread serger.