manicmike

I have to say my eyes glaze over when reading rules, so have never read the QB ones. Tammi, perhaps you could just list your excess machines on your web site with pics and prices.
Although I'm not in contention I'd love to see them anyway.
Like you said earlier, you have a domain, why not put it to very good use, especially if CL and Kijiji are a dead loss (that *might* be an Irish-ism).

miriam

I don't do well with typos and spelling errors. Most people who buy machines are smarter than that. A lot of guys buy machines. I think their wives don't want them touching theirs. The cost for cleaning a computerized machines is more than the cost of one of my used machines. Most of the time people just sew straight stitches. Why not just a machine that does straight stitches? Some people buy the machines to save wear and tear on their computerized machines.

I think one REAL problem is kids. They are scared to DO anything - they aren't taught anything. Most of them don't even have library cards. When I had machines around kids in September most were afraid of the needle.
Here are some pics of kids afraid of needles:
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The second one was pretty funny. My DGD had to do the needle end because he was that afraid of the needle but he wanted to sew.
I wonder at what age they get past the fear - or do they never?

lovelyl

I didn't know that! I purchased a machine on here about a year or so ago. Have they changed the rules?

Scrappy Gram

I will look more seriously into eBay then. It strikes me that I sent a package to bearisgrey for a similar price as something I sent to BC and the BC package was lighter and smaller. You may be completely right. I think that Canada Post's pricing has changed too though.[/QUOTE]


Shipping on eBay is the buyer's cost, not yours. PayPal also protects your transaction from scammers.

Deb

oldsewnsew

Couldn't it be possible for QB to host a "Vintage Sewing FS" category? I guess I didn't read the rules adequately, because I kind of wondered about the yard sale section, and why it didn't get used for this purpose.

miriam

The biggest problems are shipping and costs of shipping - honesty on both the buyer and seller's part - also QB doesn't want to have anything to do with sorting out problems that could occur. I put my stuff on CL if a QB member wants to contact me fine and dandy. I rarely post stuff for sale on here though. That said I have 168 machines that need homes. There are all sorts.

BuzzinBumble

Very informative thread! And Cecilia you are a hoot!

amcatanzaro

I just skimmed the QB selling rules. They look like they mostly apply to fabric and a modern machine here and there. Surely the power that be know this is an active part of QB and serviced machines listed for a decent price would be acceptable.
I would PM a mod and inquire. I can't say I have ever seen one or needed to see one in this section.

mlmack

Yep. A lot of the time, the shipping would cost more than the price of the machine.

jlhmnj

I agree most sewing machines are not worth shipping, the trick is to find the models in very good condition that are in demand that make the time and expense of shipping worthwhile. It's much more cost effective to ship 5-10 machines then 1-2 since you can buy shipping material in bulk locally or from Uline. I estimate it cost me around $8 to double box a machine with bubble wrap, foam, and other odds and ends--all paid for materials not scavenged which would be cheaper if available. Might as well sell other odds and ends on the net around the house while you have the packing material. The CL or selling local alternative is not good for me and I'd be doing well to get what I paid for the machines. I'm no SM selling guru just sell a machine or two a month for fun.

Jon

Jon