How Old Is Vintage?
#11
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The G number. It is a 128 with the LaVencedora decals. I wouldn't be able to part with those decals. The site says it is a 1921 model - how are the electrics? Price? I'd guess in the $50-100 range. I paid $35 for a 1956 128 with the Godzilla finish, but I like yours so much better.
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The G number. It is a 128 with the LaVencedora decals. I wouldn't be able to part with those decals. The site says it is a 1921 model - how are the electrics? Price? I'd guess in the $50-100 range. I paid $35 for a 1956 128 with the Godzilla finish, but I like yours so much better.
i would definately say in the $50.00 range but not sure if you would get $100.00. it all is about what someone wants to pay for it in the end. from the pics it looks like yours is in pretty good shape. good luck.
btw, i looked up the vintage vs antique considerations recently and things are generally considered antique at 100 yrs and up. until then they are considered vintage.
mary
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#14
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First of all a garage sale is no place to sale it. You will not get very much for it, as people who shop garage sales will not understand the value. Have you contacted any guilds in your area, or quilt shops you might be able to sale there at a price that would make more money. I wished I lived close to you -- I'd love it.
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look it up- you will be able to find it's *birthdate* as far as month & year- as for how old is vintage...i think generally between 50 & 100 years are considered vintage- more than 100 years you start getting into the antique catagories.
i have one alot like yours- it was very well taken care of- very clean- light working- good electrical- well used/loved/cared for machine- i picked up at a yard sale for $20- i felt very lucky/blessed to be able to bring it home- it has such a wonderful straight even stitch- is easy to maintain- i love that machine
i have one alot like yours- it was very well taken care of- very clean- light working- good electrical- well used/loved/cared for machine- i picked up at a yard sale for $20- i felt very lucky/blessed to be able to bring it home- it has such a wonderful straight even stitch- is easy to maintain- i love that machine
#17
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Oh what a beauty! I do not know much about vintage machines, but I would dearly love to have one. I think you should keep this beauty and use it. I hear vintage machines sew a straighter stitch and are just workhorses to boot. If your quilting with it you can even fmq, I hear. My husband has been looking around at yard sales and an antique shop or two to find one of these beauties for me. No luck yet, but he is persistent so I'm sure there will be a vintage Singer in my future (if I live long enough! hee-hee-hee
#18
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Keep it!!!!!!! You'll get the money and it'll be gone and then you'll have nothing. The machine is beautiful. I would keep it even if I didn't use it. Even if it isn't worth a lot. Please don't get rid of it. You won't get enough for it.
#19
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Oh what a beauty! I do not know much about vintage machines, but I would dearly love to have one. I think you should keep this beauty and use it. I hear vintage machines sew a straighter stitch and are just workhorses to boot. If your quilting with it you can even fmq, I hear. My husband has been looking around at yard sales and an antique shop or two to find one of these beauties for me. No luck yet, but he is persistent so I'm sure there will be a vintage Singer in my future (if I live long enough! hee-hee-hee
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