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    Old 07-06-2013, 08:36 AM
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    The price is way out there, the machine,... blah, but I like this cabinet.... cubby storage and everything...
    http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ501243353
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    Old 07-06-2013, 01:05 PM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    http://chambana.craigslist.org/atq/3889278447.html
    nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooo...............
    We need an Illinois Rescue STAT!!!!
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    Old 07-07-2013, 07:29 AM
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    "A Zinger? Wow, they got ripped off if there's any truth at all to what they're saying[/QUOTE]"

    I am not 100% sure, but I -think- that maybe in parts of Central/Eastern Europe, they called Singer as Zinger, wo cause the pronunciation to more resemble how 'Singer" sounds in English. A simple 's' sounds as 'sh' in many languages in that part of the world, whereas a 'z' sounds often as a "ts", or closer to an 's' anyhow.


    Again, I am not certain, but it is not the first time I have seen the word Zinger.

    It is also possible that it is a knock off... As Shorpie pens made in China mimicking Sharpie pens, and drying out after one use...

    -C.
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    Old 07-07-2013, 09:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by Cecilia S.

    I am not 100% sure, but I -think- that maybe in parts of Central/Eastern Europe, they called Singer as Zinger, wo cause the pronunciation to more resemble how 'Singer" sounds in English. A simple 's' sounds as 'sh' in many languages in that part of the world, whereas a 'z' sounds often as a "ts", or closer to an 's' anyhow.


    Again, I am not certain, but it is not the first time I have seen the word Zinger.

    It is also possible that it is a knock off... As Shorpie pens made in China mimicking Sharpie pens, and drying out after one use...

    -C.
    Well the other thing is that the machine clearly says "EuroPro"

    I have a neighbor that calls them "Stingers".... but he also told me he was taking his pregnant wife to menopause classes....

    When we went to Mexico a few years ago and went on the tour to a "Mayan village", the tour guide called them Sin-Jers ,... as in I've singed myself.... ... At first I thought he was talking about a serger,... then we saw the treadle.
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    Old 07-07-2013, 10:19 AM
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    I believe that Euro-Pro machine is just a modern interpretation of a vintage Singer treadle machine and probably made in China.

    Considering that you can get the real deal for $100 or less, the seller is dreamin' at that price for a simulacrum.
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    Old 07-07-2013, 11:34 AM
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    Antique Singer sewing machine - $30 Singer sewing machine, Not sure of age but it's old. (No photo). Or there's this one--- why won't anyone buy this for $160...http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...918373954.html
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    Old 07-07-2013, 03:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    "500 OBO. Make me an offer!" .........Did you make them an offer?
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    Old 07-07-2013, 03:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane
    The price is way out there, the machine,... blah, but I like this cabinet.... cubby storage and everything...
    http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ501243353
    I like that cabinet too. Really nice.
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    Old 07-07-2013, 03:04 PM
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    Originally Posted by Mrs Finch
    why won't anyone buy this for $160...http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...918373954.html
    That "whitehorse" must be a dark horse
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    Old 07-07-2013, 05:51 PM
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    Originally Posted by frudemoo
    "500 OBO. Make me an offer!" .........Did you make them an offer?
    NOPE they would be insulted.
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