Fingers and Toes Crossed!
03-18-2012, 06:11 AM
#11
Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Illinois
Posts: 51
Great price I've been looking for one also where are you located I'm in Illinois. My machines are so heavy & I take my machine with me on trips & classes etc. I would see if he would let either take it someone & have it checked out or bring someone with you to check it out.
03-18-2012, 08:34 AM
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Washington State summer, Sun City AZ winter
Posts: 701
Hope that one of the FWs is in great condition for you and with all the attachments! Should be fun to check them all out and be sure to test drive before you pick! The price is good for a FW.
03-18-2012, 12:26 PM
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,507
You want to look it over before you buy. Does it have all the parts? How about the bobbin case - is it there? Does it work? How's the stitch? Check inside for rust and gunk. Does it have any accessories? Is there a case? Manual? How's the finish on it? Dull, flaky, chipped or shiny and new? How does the motor sound? Run the foot control enough to know if it works for more than a couple minutes. How much are you willing to do to it? Are you willing to pay for servicing the machine?
03-18-2012, 03:57 PM
#15
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
Originally Posted by miriam
You want to look it over before you buy. Does it have all the parts? How about the bobbin case - is it there? Does it work? How's the stitch? Check inside for rust and gunk. Does it have any accessories? Is there a case? Manual? How's the finish on it? Dull, flaky, chipped or shiny and new? How does the motor sound? Run the foot control enough to know if it works for more than a couple minutes. How much are you willing to do to it? Are you willing to pay for servicing the machine?
03-19-2012, 04:48 AM
#18
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: near Peoria Illinois
Posts: 1,638
Originally Posted by momto5
Hey! This is exactly why they make garages, attics, car trunks(only for the transition period, of course....) and all those storage cabinets that are continually brought to our attention! LOL (WITH you, NOT AT you!)
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