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    Old 03-21-2012, 05:10 AM
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    Candace, Charlee, irishrose,

    I'm just being silly. I'm no newby at these auctions. I've won a lot and lost some, no big deal.
    When I'm dead serious about an auction I'll have a BIG bid on it. I expect to be bid against. To get something with only one bid rarely happens.
    As for not posting it here, it don't matter. As you said GoodWill is public and the C****1 person may not even know this forum exists.



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    Old 03-21-2012, 07:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by J Miller
    Candace, Charlee, irishrose,

    I'm just being silly. I'm no newby at these auctions. I've won a lot and lost some, no big deal.
    When I'm dead serious about an auction I'll have a BIG bid on it. I expect to be bid against. To get something with only one bid rarely happens.
    As for not posting it here, it don't matter. As you said GoodWill is public and the C****1 person may not even know this forum exists.



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    Sent you a PM. Also I am sure that with our collective QB mental powers we can help you win your Alden. Perhaps we can all be on the auction site at the same time as a cheerleading group cheering you on to the goal post.
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    Old 03-21-2012, 03:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by J Miller
    We were outbid on the last two machines we went for and had just about decided to call it quits for a while.
    Until ...... we saw this one: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9612816

    Over 30 built in stitches, three position zig-zag needle, and a case with a drawer. That fascinates me no end. One of my plans for the future is to design and build my own machine cases. So I want this machine / case combo for the decorative stitches and the case.

    ~DIBS~

    Hopefully there won't be too many others who want it, cos we're going deep pockets on this one.

    Joe
    You did notice its "pick up only" in Indianapolis? Just checking.....
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    Old 03-21-2012, 05:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by jljack
    You did notice its "pick up only" in Indianapolis? Just checking.....
    Oh of course. We're due for a road trip anyway.

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    Old 03-21-2012, 08:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by jljack
    You did notice its "pick up only" in Indianapolis? Just checking.....
    I am sure that Joe is planning a few other stops along the way to look for more sewing machines. Right Joe?
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    Old 03-22-2012, 07:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by Caroline S
    I am sure that Joe is planning a few other stops along the way to look for more sewing machines. Right Joe?
    Antique shops, sewing machine shops, thrift stores, yard sales ................


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    Old 03-22-2012, 09:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by J Miller
    Antique shops, sewing machine shops, thrift stores, yard sales ................


    Joe
    I knew it. Going to be a fantastic road trip. I was very GOOD yesterday. Had to do my Tuesday shopping stuff and actually passed by my favorite thrift stores knowing that I am going to pick up my Davis treadle and another cabinet that my DD (AKA chief enabler) purchased two weeks ago. But, I do have a line on a Featherweight. The one I have needs a sister. Right?
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    Old 03-22-2012, 10:07 AM
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    Can't have too many Featherweights. My wife's black one needs company too. I'm looking for an "inexpensive" white or beige one.

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    Old 03-30-2012, 05:08 PM
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    Well, we won the Alden. Whoooo Hoooo!!!!!!!!!!!

    Now to make a trip to INDY to pick it up.
    I'm hoping it sews as good as it looks. That will make it a fun machine.
    Here's what the machine looks like.

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    Old 03-30-2012, 05:30 PM
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    Way cool Joe. I am doing the happy dance for you. You are going to love my Morse Fotomatic 4100 Zig Zag.
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