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    Old 10-08-2014, 09:41 PM
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    Originally Posted by ThayerRags
    I have yet to see my first Lotus Singer Model 66 in the flesh (in any condition, for sale or not) after 8 years of searching. Good snag!

    CD in Oklahoma
    You missed a gorgeous Lotus at the NETX TOGA this year, it caused lots of drooling.
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    Old 10-09-2014, 12:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by purplefiend
    You missed a gorgeous Lotus at the NETX TOGA this year, it caused lots of drooling.
    Sharon
    They're very common here.
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-S...-/291258596319
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Antique-S...-/221565769381
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Singer-Tr...-/321542135632

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    Old 10-09-2014, 01:55 AM
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    How much should a real nice Lotus sell for?
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    Old 10-09-2014, 02:09 AM
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    Congrats on your find Melinda! I like the Lotus pattern too. I've seen a couple around here but so far they've all been poor cosmetically. If I'm going to get another 66, I want it to be a good one. Lotuses are a lot less common than Redeyes around here and are usually in poor condition. It's much easier to find a nice Redeye.

    Miriam I saw a really nice one on Shopgoodwill I think it was a couple weeks ago(everything over a week is a couple weeks ago). The bidding wasn't over but it was at $100 when I looked. Someone wanted that machine bad.

    Sharon I'm happy to see your finger is fine.
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    Old 10-09-2014, 03:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    How much should a real nice Lotus sell for?
    Here? Those two treadles in their original seven drawer cabinets went for $112.50 and $160. The bulk lot hasn't finished yet but they won't be much more than the $25 they're at now (they are just heads). The one at the end caught my eye more than the 66s: Looks like a 15, which are much less common here.
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    Old 10-09-2014, 03:35 AM
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    ManicMike your new avatar is looking good. The one on the end is either a 15 or 115. I'm not sure if it's black sided or a repaint. Black nose plate and not a decal to be seen.
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    Old 10-09-2014, 04:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by Rodney
    ManicMike your new avatar is looking good. The one on the end is either a 15 or 115. I'm not sure if it's black sided or a repaint. Black nose plate and not a decal to be seen.
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    Thanks, it looks a lot better in motion (shimmers).
    The one on the end appears to be a 15 with scrolls and roses variant decals. I doubt it has been repainted: The black plate suggests early but the hinges are early 20th century. Hmm.. that makes it probably around 1900. Definitely not old enough but interesting. If I had the space I'd watch these five little bargains.
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    Old 10-09-2014, 05:18 PM
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    Here's a website I find a pleasure to browse:

    http://ilpuntoantico.blogspot.com/20...1_archive.html
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    Old 10-09-2014, 05:29 PM
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    Originally Posted by KenmoreRulesAll
    Here's a website I find a pleasure to browse:

    http://ilpuntoantico.blogspot.com/20...1_archive.html
    I haven't been able to get past the home page MOP machine!
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    Originally Posted by KenmoreRulesAll
    Here's a website I find a pleasure to browse:

    http://ilpuntoantico.blogspot.com/20...1_archive.html
    Those are some drool worthy machines
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