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Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by deplaylady
Here's one I'm looking at - it looks like a cute little one my GD would like to play with when she is here (and it's green and cute looking) - but they say the shipping weight is 58 lbs - no way that has to be right. Anyone know anything about these machines? Also, it seems to be missing the bobbin cover plate and I'm not if they are hard to replace.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8304821
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8304821
http://www.using-sewing-machines.com/Singer285J.html
Note they are reviewing a Singer 285 not a 185. Where do you pick it up? I live in Indianapolis. just enabling...
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Which reminds me I just got a new shipment of Handcranks and Handwheels if you need them.
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CL in Wichita has a beautiful Pfaff 130 in a parlor cabinet for $100. He sent me pics and the head is pristine, just needs a new bobbin winder, and the cabinet is plain but very nice.
An update as far as the little treadle in Rochester - we get no responses from calls or e-mails. I am wondering if it has already been sold. But the ad is still up.
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
An update as far as the little treadle in Rochester - we get no responses from calls or e-mails. I am wondering if it has already been sold. But the ad is still up.
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Originally Posted by Charlee
I was thinking of a darker, smellier place...
Went to St. Vincent DePaul "Thrift" store today. They had a Bronze colored New Home, with attachments, book, and cabinet.... $235.00. Also had a Singer 15-90, in really poor shape, few attachments, also $235.00!! When the lady asked if I wanted either of them, I flat out told her, I could buy either one on ebay cheaper, including shipping! Sheese....
Went to St. Vincent DePaul "Thrift" store today. They had a Bronze colored New Home, with attachments, book, and cabinet.... $235.00. Also had a Singer 15-90, in really poor shape, few attachments, also $235.00!! When the lady asked if I wanted either of them, I flat out told her, I could buy either one on ebay cheaper, including shipping! Sheese....
I was at an antique store several years ago and saw lots of rusted machine heads there; all were priced at $100 or more. I asked why so much for a rusted thing and the response was: "Its an antique and someone wants it for decoration." I was just shocked. I mentioned that someone else might want a working version of what she had. She couldn't understand that we like to use old machines for sewing. She also had several machine cabinets painted black and the tops screwed down so they couldn't be opened.
:thumbdown: :roll:
Anyone in the Rochester area? There's a Remington coffin top treadle, nice cabinet, early machine with the tesioner set up on the top. Pick up only. Cannot beat the price. Here's the link: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8312425
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I think the people who price the machines at some thrift stores are of the mindset; if its old and black, its worth lots and lots of money, no matter what condition its in. :roll:
I was at an antique store several years ago and saw lots of rusted machine heads there; all were priced at $100 or more. I asked why so much for a rusted thing and the response was: "Its an antique and someone wants it for decoration." I was just shocked. I mentioned that someone else might want a working version of what she had. She couldn't understand that we like to use old machines for sewing. She also had several machine cabinets painted black and the tops screwed down so they couldn't be opened.
:thumbdown: :roll:
I was at an antique store several years ago and saw lots of rusted machine heads there; all were priced at $100 or more. I asked why so much for a rusted thing and the response was: "Its an antique and someone wants it for decoration." I was just shocked. I mentioned that someone else might want a working version of what she had. She couldn't understand that we like to use old machines for sewing. She also had several machine cabinets painted black and the tops screwed down so they couldn't be opened.
:thumbdown: :roll:
Then there was a animal rescue league thrift store that had the Singer STRAIGHT leg treadle cabinet, with a 15-88 treadle machine in it. I SO wanted to get it, but already have two treadle cabs AND an industrial table sewing machine (Sailrite SR200 longarm). I have no more room! lol
Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
An update as far as the little treadle in Rochester - we get no responses from calls or e-mails. I am wondering if it has already been sold. But the ad is still up.
Hey all... there's an "American Beauty" two spools on the goodwill site too! I'd love that machine.... but, already have too many machines to figure out as it is... lol. I'm starting to stash them under my bed... how 'sick' is that???? (just kidding.... of course)!!! ! :lol:
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I saw that Remington listed. The reserves from Rochester seem to be high. I have bid on a previous listing for them and never hit the reserve price.
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