Cabinet and stool weekend find
#21
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Good eye. That last one is the one I'd aim for first. Looks like a lot of accessories and the price is better. If I wasn't picky about color, I'd try the one in the garage sale ad. I can't tell if it's paint or the blond finish I don't care for though. Either way it's not quite what I want. I don't mind repairing a finish but I detest stripping paint and avoid having to do it these days.
My budget is blown for the month though. I should probably do something crazy like sell off a couple lesser machines to start building a fund for the others, the only problem is I don't want to part with any of them.
Rodney
My budget is blown for the month though. I should probably do something crazy like sell off a couple lesser machines to start building a fund for the others, the only problem is I don't want to part with any of them.
Rodney
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#23
I hear ya. The timing's got to be right (price, location, condition, machine).
The blonde one's in really excellent condition and the machine's nice, too (what I can see of it). That's probably the one I'd go for but the 2nd one is my favorite color and in very good shape.
Proof that reasonable prices align with the planets:
Mine are both maroon with black trim. The 201-2 machine is near-mint and the cabinet is in good shape. (Not quite 'very good', but good.) That one was $60. The 301A is near-mint and borders on mint. Its cabinet is in fair condition but definitely refurbish-able (no lifting or missing veneer, no big chips or really deep scratches, etc.). It was $40. The matching stools were included with both machines/cabinets. And I think I made both purchases within a month of one another. And the prices paid were the original prices.
I agree that the deco cabinet is great, especially if it comes with a great machine. You'll find yours.
The blonde one's in really excellent condition and the machine's nice, too (what I can see of it). That's probably the one I'd go for but the 2nd one is my favorite color and in very good shape.
Proof that reasonable prices align with the planets:
Mine are both maroon with black trim. The 201-2 machine is near-mint and the cabinet is in good shape. (Not quite 'very good', but good.) That one was $60. The 301A is near-mint and borders on mint. Its cabinet is in fair condition but definitely refurbish-able (no lifting or missing veneer, no big chips or really deep scratches, etc.). It was $40. The matching stools were included with both machines/cabinets. And I think I made both purchases within a month of one another. And the prices paid were the original prices.
I agree that the deco cabinet is great, especially if it comes with a great machine. You'll find yours.
#24
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I hope so! That would be great. Perhaps they might be willing to hold it for you if you provide your name, phone #, etc. and if you promise to pay the asking price. It's in very good shape.
At any rate, bookmark and let's keep an eye on it.
At any rate, bookmark and let's keep an eye on it.
#27
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I have the same cabinet and it is blond wood. The drawers have a lock inside to the back of the drawer. You must push down to release the catch. I use a 4" hand forged nail that has a blunt point to push into the lock. I'm talking about the white painted one.
Last edited by Pat M.; 09-08-2014 at 09:01 PM.
#28
I have the exact same set up as the second CL posting by KenmoreRulesAll, including the stool and all the stuff left in the drawers and the stool by the owner--most of it still there for me to plunder through when I need something from that "era"...... I absolutely love it-it is my "go to" machine for any kind of straight stitch sewing, I love the whisper quiet stitching that it does.
#30
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Maybe you should contact the owners...... LOL
Elaine
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