mlmack

Yep. Get those all the time.

ggenovez

I got one...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/art/4048351867.html
$100 "it needs Restoration"

Really? Because it looks like you just brought it fresh from the bottom of the ocean.

How do you deal with people like this?

I had someone who wanted to sell a series 15, that wasn't sure if it worked for $300.

SteveH

eh.... that is not too bad. It is really mostly dirty.

If i was interested, I would offer them $40

If not (the case here) I would laugh and move on.

mlmack

I wouldn't. There are plenty of machines out there in better shape, and far less expensive.

ggenovez

Thanks Mark,

Yeah, I'm not going to deal with the item above.

Here in the DFW area people tend to think that a 100 year old machine that hasn't been serviced, missing parts, and unknown working condition is worth big bucks.

I found a CL singer ad, they had a vague description. I asked about the serial number and it ended up being a 1954 model 15. Looked ok in the picture. Description was as usual "unknown working condition" and they wanted $300.

I can't even imagine how to negotiate something like this.

mlmack

Unless there was a penguin walking foot hiding out in the accessories, any offer I would tender for a $300 15- machine would likely offend the seller.

Living4Him

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/atq/4047860141.html

wow! For that price it better get up and make me breakfast

ggenovez

Exactly, and same holds true for someone asking for $150.

I was just hoping someone had some experience trying to talk rationally to these people.

SteveH

ok, so here is a fun story for today...

This listing shows a "Victorian" Featherweight.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/clt/4043593517.html

I sent the following:
"The Victorian Era ended in 1901 when Queen Victoria Died. This machine is exactly 40 years later than that. Just so you know"

I got this back:
If you research the machine...basically pull your head out of your a!! Then you find that is what they called this scroll plate style. It is called the Victorian Classic Model idiot. There are other models according to years of production. The add does not claim it is from the Victorian era! is English your first language? Get a f...... lIfe loser or at least make sure you know what the hell you are talking about before you spend your lonely loser hours looking for people to insult for no reason. Here, why don't you do some reading. http://singer-featherweight.class221...s/pristine-af/ "

YIKES!!!

so I had to reply to THAT!....
Wow, hostile much? perhaps a reduction in caffeine is in order....


Not sure why you felt the need to resort to "swearing".
I AM a collector and restorer of sewing machines.


I get that a website has referred to it as a "Victorian" design, but I have also seen sites refer to that as the "celtic" design, etc, etc.
I would LOVE to see an advertisement where Singer used that designation....
The only model designations Singer used for Featherweights were;
221 - Class designation
221-1
221-K1
221-K4
221-K5
221-K7
221-J
221-J6
and in the industrial designation of this machine
221-G155
221-G156
and 222 for the free-arm version


feel free to verify my data (or not)
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...s-200-299.html

again, sorry your life is such that you feel the need to be rude when a person tries to offer advice..

have a great day and good luck with your sale.

Steve

which earned me THIS glorious rejoinder....

"Your the condescending ignoramus who emailed me to not subtly accuse me of being dishonest and give me a history lesson because I apparently don't know anything. You obviously get away with this passive aggressive attitude often, you even have yourself fooled about having the moral high ground. Since your reply had no hint of an apology, you could use something harsher than swearing. Get lost, you're a complete jerk and a waste of time."

I am letting it go, but it would be fun to continue....

auntpiggylpn

WOW!!! That would be fun to keep corresponding with this guy! I would be inclined to email him everyday to just say "Hello" and "Have a nice day" !!!!! And sign it "The Ignoramus" !