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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-19-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

This lovely sewing machine is family heirloom...

This lovely sewing machine is family heirloom from grandmother and great sentimental value.
The high price is because of that.

Why do people think others will pay extra for this?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-13-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

I caught a bit of one of those "Storage Wars"...

I caught a bit of one of those "Storage Wars" shows last night.
As they go through the crap in the locker they just bought they reel off "values".
That's where the real comedy is in those shows....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-07-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

I wouldn't expect such an apparently nice console...

I wouldn't expect such an apparently nice console to house such a sad case machine
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-07-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

See - machines like this really are Heavy Duty ...

See - machines like this really are Heavy Duty
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/art/4178228099.html
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-04-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Not quite Free (No photos in the OP ) ...

Not quite Free
(No photos in the OP )

Beautiful 1937 "Free sewing machine co. Chicago - $1800 (S.W Plaza)





dad passed; estate found antique sewing machine; in beautiful...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-02-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Wow... for that price you'd think they could find...

Wow... for that price you'd think they could find a way to post photos

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/atq/4165190064.html
antique Household sewing machine - $4000 (westside) 1874...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-01-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

http://denver.craigslist.org/atq/4165795757.html ...

http://denver.craigslist.org/atq/4165795757.html
Well - is is clean
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-01-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Don't forget to check "Trundle"

Don't forget to check "Trundle"
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-28-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Here's one to go with it ...

Here's one to go with it
http://denver.craigslist.org/atq/4152982458.html

Then there's this candidate for "Most Interesting Neighbor"
http://denver.craigslist.org/atq/4157159710.html
She posted...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-24-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

This certainly is a unique approach ...

This certainly is a unique approach
http://denver.craigslist.org/bar/4150066663.html
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

You have to watch out for the STD's with those

You have to watch out for the STD's with those
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

The purchase price is one thing but then there's...

The purchase price is one thing but then there's tax, license and insurance!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Well ... I like that style cabinet. I like it...

Well ... I like that style cabinet. I like it better in blonde...but I like the curves.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Really? ...

Really?
http://denver.craigslist.org/atq/4136082922.html


Let's start with the assertion that they're the only resale shop in the country.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

That's what I'm thinking

That's what I'm thinking
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Aw darn Steve - I though that was an interesting...

Aw darn Steve - I though that was an interesting art piece till you pointed that out...now...double Grrr...I could use those :-(
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Wouldn't there need to be a significant amount of...

Wouldn't there need to be a significant amount of expensive plating work that needs to be done?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

I'd bet real money that they stop looking for a...

I'd bet real money that they stop looking for a restorer when they find out what a restorer will cost...especially on one that looks like that. Unless that one came to Oregon in the Conestoga wagon...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-18-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Indeed - a better value!

Indeed - a better value!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-14-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

I've noticed that in a few instances of late....

I've noticed that in a few instances of late. Follows a recent pattern of store managers becoming "antique experts"
A nearby store raised the price of LP's to $5-6 because they're "collectable" when...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-12-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Before you scoff

Imagine what your portfolio would be worth is they get this price!
http://denver.craigslist.org/atq/4126096607.html
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-12-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Excerpt from one of those giant block of text...

Excerpt from one of those giant block of text yard/estate sale ads...

"Singer sewing machine's with the pump no electric pugs works great and a brother,white, ones too with hand carved drawers...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-10-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

http://denver.craigslist.org/atq/4113596291.html ...

http://denver.craigslist.org/atq/4113596291.html

Great Condition!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-09-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5,607
Views: 986,477
Posted By Lew Schiller

Now we have to fight mice for cool , albeit...

Now we have to fight mice for cool , albeit overpriced, machines?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Emdeko-Sewing-Machine-Zig-Zag-Made-in-Japan-/321223889712?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aca6f9330
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