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09-27-2013, 12:51 PM

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CookyIN

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Well, I'm just sayin'... Antiques Roadshow did appraise and tape in Knoxville in July. So now I'll have to watch those episodes this winter for sure. I'm wondering if a "Packard" top could be a Parquet top?

Don't know. The guy may be smokin' somethin' or just be plain crazy. But I also know I can't count the number of times I've seen something on AR and said out loud, "Are you kidding me?!!!"

09-27-2013, 12:59 PM

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Jeanette Frantz

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Truly, I'm no expert! But, even I know that unless the table was solid gold, it's not worth $180,000.00. I was once told that the value of an object is measured by what the "buyer" is willing to pay. I've also heard that "There's a sucker born every minute." and other less than gracious sayings!

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09-27-2013, 01:27 PM

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miriam

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I am really getting tired of talking about how much a sewing machine is worth.

09-27-2013, 01:46 PM

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lynnie

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this poor old lady had too much wax in her ears, she needs that wax remover they sell on infomercals.

09-27-2013, 02:17 PM

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Here's a link to the ad; no picture though. Go figure! Probably a scam, trying to collect email addresses

http://knoxville.craigslist.org/for/4093530770.html

09-27-2013, 02:21 PM

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LynnVT

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Antiques Roadshow only shows a few outstanding items on the show. When they go to a town there are dozens of people lined up who get appraisals that are not filmed. Of course if this were true, it might have made the fabulous few!

09-27-2013, 03:36 PM

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manicmike

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Just in case anyone took the ad as having any truth in it:

"The highest appraised item in Knoxville was valued at $60,000-80,000 at auction."
From the Knox news

09-27-2013, 04:16 PM

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mlmack

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CookyIN

The machine isn't an antique, since it is only 60+ years old, and no one would sell anything that was appraised at $180,000, for $1800 on Craigslist.

09-27-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mlmack

The machine isn't an antique, since it is only 60+ years old, and no one would sell anything that was appraised at $180,000, for $1800 on Craigslist.

not unless it's a scam - they aren't selling it - they are offering it - to sell it they have to come up with a ready and willing sucker er buyer with cash - the scam could just be to collect as many emails as they can get.

09-27-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by carol40965

Ladies and Gents, while perusing Craigslist I came upon this listing. Be sure you have taken your heart medication (if needed and any other you might need) and sit down.

1950's sewing machine and other items - $1800 (east knoxville)

I have a 1950's antique sewing machine with a black and gold packard table top. It was appraised on antiques roadshow for 180,000.00. I'm asking 1,800.00. Needs tension adjusted but still works great. I also have a afghan for 350.00 and a quilt for 250.00. I have a crafts folder that is for sale and can be viewed on facebook @ penelope delarosa(betty rose). Thank you and God bless. 865-951-9952

Any thoughts...should I run down and buy it?

I TOTALLY missed the part where she is selling an afghan for $350 and a quilt for $250! The afghan must be crocheted with Golden Fleece!!!!!