A Grasshopper for $70.00...
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A Grasshopper for $70.00...
Hubby just sent a text saying a green Elna came in to the Antique Warehouse...is that a good price and is it a worthy addition to our growing collection?
Thanks all!
Joann
Thanks all!
Joann
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Depends...many old Elna's have a bad spot developed from non-use and sitting. A flat spot appears over time on one of the parts inside. If it's in working and good condition, it's worth the price. But, if you have to pay $100 to replace the bad part then maybe not so much. Really, you need to test drive it and see how it stitches before you buy it.
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They do sew nice when they work - it may have a roar when it sews - there is a rubber wheel that runs around the inside of the balance wheel - when the machine sets the rubber goes flat - some times the rubber just plain wears out - pricy to fix but it should go a good long time once it is fixed.
#5
he brought her home and she has a bit of a growl...good thing he knows how to fix these things....the hard part will be getting him to find the time to do it!
..and it is a Supermatic, not an Elna 1 but apparently still called a grasshopper - she sure is green!
..and it is a Supermatic, not an Elna 1 but apparently still called a grasshopper - she sure is green!
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good for you. Congratulations on your new to you machine.
Funny, first time heard of "grasshopper" I couldn't help but think of the TV show back in the 70's--Kung Fu with David Caradine. Then I realized it was probably green.
Funny, first time heard of "grasshopper" I couldn't help but think of the TV show back in the 70's--Kung Fu with David Caradine. Then I realized it was probably green.
#8
LOL - having done some reading on the Supermatic and all the cams available - yet another thing to be on the look out for our collection!...some of the cam patterns are really unique!
Joann
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