Found an old Spartan - what should I do?
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I found an old Spartan sewing machine at a local thrift shop for 24.99. It's in fair condition and needs a good cleaning and oiling. Looks like it could use a new cord too. I don't know what year it is. These are really lean times for us and I really can't afford it. Should I bite the bullet and get it or maybe someone else might be interested in it.
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You can go to the vintage section and see what they say. They deal more with vintage machines !
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm
Is it a machine you will use ? Maybe see if the store will let you try to plug it in and see if it even works . Good luck with you decision :thumbup:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm
Is it a machine you will use ? Maybe see if the store will let you try to plug it in and see if it even works . Good luck with you decision :thumbup:
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I love old machines, but I would pass this one up during lean times. The cleaning and oiling are not a problem, but I wouldn't like the condition of the cord.
In order to re-sell this machine, you would need to find a collector. If you are in an urban area, this is easier; in a rural area you would be hard put to sell it should you need the money later.
In order to re-sell this machine, you would need to find a collector. If you are in an urban area, this is easier; in a rural area you would be hard put to sell it should you need the money later.
#7
Originally Posted by LeeAnn
Found an old Spartan - what should I do?
#9
Originally Posted by LeeAnn
I found an old Spartan sewing machine at a local thrift shop for 24.99. It's in fair condition and needs a good cleaning and oiling. Looks like it could use a new cord too. I don't know what year it is. These are really lean times for us and I really can't afford it. Should I bite the bullet and get it or maybe someone else might be interested in it.
The Spartan is a straight stitch. From what I understand, Spartans are similar to the Singer 99 but they don't have the light on the machine like the 99. (I'm told that is the reason they are called Spartan.)
In my own viewpoint, the Spartan doesn't have quite the same pretty style as the Singer 99.
I recently bought a Spartan off of an auction with the purpose of making it into a handcrank. I haven't bought the handcrank parts yet but from what I've read on the internet, it can be done.
If I was looking to get a good vintage machine, I would go for the Singer 99 or Singer 66 (or Singer 201). (I think they are prettier and they have a beautiful stitch.) They aren't that difficult to work on.
picture of a Singer 99 http://s522.photobucket.com/albums/w...99/99blog1.jpg
Picture of a Singer Spartan http://californiadoll-ivil.tripod.co...es/spartan.jpg
Picture of the Singer 66 https://www.quiltsrjewels.com/store/images/SS851901.JPG