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    Old 07-29-2013, 02:56 PM
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    Default What do you think of this machine?
    I am starting to think I need an older machine to piece with..LOL

    http://boise.craigslist.org/hsh/3967923512.html

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    Old 07-29-2013, 03:15 PM
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    For the same money, or less, you should be able get either a real Singer machine, or one of the many excellent 15 clones, any of which would likely be better than that one, which I believe is made in China.
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    Old 07-29-2013, 03:31 PM
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    I have to say I agree. It does look like the retro edition made during the 70's (IIRC) in china. It actually costs more than an original would most of the time. and from what I have seen a 60 year old Iron singer will out last and perform these "alloy" singers.
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    Old 07-29-2013, 04:27 PM
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    ok...thanks...I will pass..LOL I do want a Singer
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    Old 07-29-2013, 10:42 PM
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    I didn't know there were replicas like this. Thanks for posting this. There is a big paint chip next to the oil hole on top.
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    Old 07-30-2013, 06:40 AM
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    I think I would pass and purchase the real thing.
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    Old 07-30-2013, 06:59 AM
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    Good info - didn't know about the repros - how do you tell?
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    Old 07-30-2013, 07:01 AM
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    Are the decals an indicator? I know it looks too new to be true .....
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    Old 07-30-2013, 07:10 AM
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    note: it is a Singer..... just a made in china 70's Singer not so brilliant idea...
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    Old 07-30-2013, 07:41 AM
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    That is a beautiful machine.
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