Viking Electronic Sewing Machine S225
02-20-2012, 10:06 AM
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Viking Electronic Sewing Machine S225
OK, I know this isn't a vintage machine but I couldn't figure out where we talk about modern machines.
Or, do we talk about modern machines ....
Anyway we are watching this Goodwill auction and wondering why nobody has bid on this machine. Here's the link: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9427882
The only thing wrong we can see is there isn't any power cord. That unto itself is not a problem, they can be had. Their photos are typically crappy and I can't see weather the bobbin carrier is there or if it has a cover. But that could be a see through plastic one too. Then there is a bit of rust and corrosion on maybe the bottom in one of the smaller photos. But nothing I see that looks really bad.
Is there something inherently wrong with this model of machine?
We were thinking of bidding on it.
Joe
Or, do we talk about modern machines ....
Anyway we are watching this Goodwill auction and wondering why nobody has bid on this machine. Here's the link: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9427882
The only thing wrong we can see is there isn't any power cord. That unto itself is not a problem, they can be had. Their photos are typically crappy and I can't see weather the bobbin carrier is there or if it has a cover. But that could be a see through plastic one too. Then there is a bit of rust and corrosion on maybe the bottom in one of the smaller photos. But nothing I see that looks really bad.
Is there something inherently wrong with this model of machine?
We were thinking of bidding on it.
Joe
02-20-2012, 10:20 AM
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It is an electric machine , but does not look computerized. Viking is a good machine. This one was made in Sweden ( the newer ones are not) and are high quality machines. The bit of corrosion is a bit of concern as it means the machine has been exposed to mosture.
02-20-2012, 02:30 PM
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Those cords can really cost - they have an odd plug. If it has a camstack the Viking's seem to crack and you can not get the parts that I know of - at least the one I had you couldn't - it may or may not have plastic parts but it would be worth the $10 for the parts maybe - specially if you have one like it - if you have to pay shipping or go get it from IL it would cost more than it is worth.
02-20-2012, 03:52 PM
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I had one I picked up - looked real nice - sewed real nice but the cam stack was broken - I took it to the repair shop and he just shook his head - he said Viking does not make replacement parts for the machines - they don't support their product the way Singer does.
02-20-2012, 06:03 PM
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Goodwill puts "parts only" on anything they can't make run. Sometimes the reason is obvious; we bought a machine not long ago that was labeled parts only. They claimed something was wrong because the motor would run at full speed and could only be shut off by unplugging it. There was no cord block with a foot controller so they were just plugging the motor into a wall socket. I saw this in their photos and went after it. When it got to us I put on a new cord set and it sews beautifully.
So, I was hoping this might be one of those cases. We'll see ... maybe. Cross my fingers ......
Joe
So, I was hoping this might be one of those cases. We'll see ... maybe. Cross my fingers ......
Joe
02-21-2012, 07:56 AM
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I you are the winner of this machine consider it a learning experience if you are able to get her to run. I think the plus will be that she was made in Sweden, the minus may be that the power cord may no longer be available.
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