Originally Posted by Lostn51
(Post 4633412)
If you looking for a vintage or antique machine I am fixing to unload several in the next week including 301's, 99's, 66's and a few 1800's models that are not Singers.
Billy |
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
(Post 4636494)
I bought an Atlas from Billy (Lostn51) and I LOVE it!! It was packed really well and it was cleaned, oiled and ready to sew.:thumbup:
Billy |
Here's a link to my 402A. Boy do I love this machine!!!!!!!!!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...a-t143608.html |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 4633028)
I've noticed that many old machines are being adopted -
I don't know the difference between "antique" and "vintage" Where are the ones that were made in the 1960s, and later, classified? Are any other brands besides Singer "good" to acquire? Is there a time period where the machines seemed "better" than other time frames? I had heard that Singers went into a decline - maybe 1970s? Is that true? Looking forward to answers. Thank you. |
Wow - you have a lot of machines.
Your advice to buy (or keep) only what one likes and/or will use is excellent. |
If you can get a good one, pre 1940 German machines are in a class of their own. I could go on for hours about their bobbin winders - they knock spots off Singers.
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Oh I am so excited. I have been wanting a Singer treadle with 6 drawers and in working condition and I went on craig's list and put up "wanted" and I found one. I have only seen a picture of it, but the price is right and so tomorrow I will be taking a short trip to get acquinted with it. The present owner says it has 1916 on the cover plate. It does not have a belt but I know I can get one. I am so excited!!! OH BOY!!!!come on tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Dianna77984
(Post 4663323)
Oh I am so excited. I have been wanting a Singer treadle with 6 drawers and in working condition and I went on craig's list and put up "wanted" and I found one. I have only seen a picture of it, but the price is right and so tomorrow I will be taking a short trip to get acquinted with it. The present owner says it has 1916 on the cover plate. It does not have a belt but I know I can get one. I am so excited!!! OH BOY!!!!come on tomorrow.
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