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06-06-2010, 06:16 AM

#1831

Charlee

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kapatt, according to the serial number he gives, it is a 128K, 20,000 alloted on Dec. 1, 1920...
He hasn't answered me on the price he's asking tho...

06-06-2010, 06:48 AM

#1832

SherriB

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I can't wait to find out if he repsonds to your question. I certainly hope it was a typo and he doesn't really expect to get that price. If he does get it, I will ask him to sell one of my mahines and I will buy even more!!! LOL :mrgreen:

06-06-2010, 06:48 AM

#1833

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Originally Posted by SherriB

I am amazed at the prices on Ebay that people want for vintage machines. But this one made me look twice just to make sure I wasn't seeing things. What about this machine could make it worth what they are wanting???????

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Antique-...item2c5498a4fc

I saw this one, they are obviously reserving the right to determine if they get an offer for what they actually want for the machine. At first I thought it was a typo, then I decided they were leaving themselves an out if the price offered was not sufficient. Thus no $.99 sells.

06-06-2010, 07:16 AM

#1834

purplefiend

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I have a Singer 15-90 that I treadle. I took the motor off and it treadles beautifully.

06-06-2010, 07:18 AM

#1835

purplefiend

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OOps I forgot to add the picture.
Here's the link to my Singer 15-90.
Sharon W.

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719RNXVPG

06-06-2010, 07:31 AM

#1836

Lostn51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kapatt

Quote:

Originally Posted by SherriB

laughing....
What is really funny is that they don't know what they own. It is not a model 128 like they say in their ad. Model 128 has the long shuttle boat type bobbins, not the round bobbins.
Here is a link to one in Singer's manual...scroll down to see the picture. http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/127-128.pdf

Its a 99K according to the Singer data and its a 1923 model with 40,000 of them allotted that run. But thats some good I spy going on there K!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Billy

06-06-2010, 09:08 AM

#1837

debbieumphress

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OK going to have to try again later. I took pictures, put the S card in the new gadget and it pulled them up, then saved them to my documents. I click of my other folders and they caome up with a jpg number,. but when I click on this machien folder, it has like 001,002, adn it won't open to put here when I browse. So still can't get the pictures on here. I am still trying.

06-06-2010, 11:51 AM

#1838

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Another thrift shop purchase. This is a small machine, not much bigger than a featherweight ---but about 2 + times heavier. It is a Singer 285K. Used very little if any, dry of oil, no lint the only fault is the stitch regulator cover is broken. Does anyone out there have a clue where I could get a replacement? Check pics.
Ruth

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06-06-2010, 11:55 AM

#1839

Katia

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How cute is that !!!!!!!!!!!! I am sure some one will know how to replace that part.

06-06-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cabinqltr

Its a shame that its broken, but I bet if you keep your eyes peeled you can find one on eBay.

Funny thing about this machine.......The 285's were Singer worst machine when it came to quality control. I have been is several discussions about it and everyone came up with the same consensus, Singer dropped the ball with this one!

But I would not let that discourage me from owning one. I would like to say I had a 285 just because I like the style and color of it.

Billy