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Old 01-31-2012, 12:47 PM
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Red face I think I hit the Jackpot - what do you think?

Found a Singer 66- on Craiglist for $20. She is AL 088371 -or- AL888371.
She must have been stored in a very dusty space. She was full of dust and spider webs.
I cleaned all that out and oiled her and she has been sitting for about a month.
She has a cherry cabinet and runs a little stiff, but I am working on her.
Need to print a manual. Tell me what you know about her.
(PICTURE #1)

Went to a yard sale back in the summer and bought this bolt of
black & white for $5. Washed a piece and no shrinkage.
I think it is poly/cotton blend.
(PICTURE #2)

At Goodwill last Thursday bought the tub of (39) thread
(red, dark gray, & white) on wooden spools for $2. and
all the fabric (I have washed) for $2.
(PICTURE #3)


Jackpot - All this for $29.

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Old 01-31-2012, 12:55 PM
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You made some great buys. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
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Old 01-31-2012, 01:00 PM
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I'd say you made some great deals !!!
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Old 01-31-2012, 01:11 PM
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wow, jackpot for sure!!!!
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Old 01-31-2012, 01:26 PM
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Jackpot for sure. Congratulations!
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Old 01-31-2012, 03:04 PM
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If it's the 888 number, then it's a Singer 66, number allotted November 12, 1954, manufactured in the Elizabethport plant in Elizabeth, NJ. 088 would be a model 15, September 23, 1952.

I have downloaded several different manuals for the 66. If you pm me with your email address I'd be glad to email them to you.
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Great find! How fun.
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Old 01-31-2012, 03:08 PM
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Jackpot is definitely the word for your haul, Congratulations
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Looks like a great find.
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That is some jackpot, you won big. I can't believe you were luck at that many place. GOOD JOB!!!
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