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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,497
Posted By tropit

Ha Ha! Here's a funny update to this. My...

Ha Ha! Here's a funny update to this. My husband and I were marveling on how well this sewing machine was packed. So much so, that we got out the camera to take pics in order to document how to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2014, 09:05 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,497
Posted By tropit

Jim, I'm totally envious. That package is...

Jim,

I'm totally envious. That package is sure a sight for sore eyes. A good idea to dwell upon the positive.

LOL...my DH just came in with a machine that arrived at our gate. "That one's...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-30-2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,497
Posted By tropit

While I'm into the tips...Home Depot and other...

While I'm into the tips...Home Depot and other home improvement stores carry solid foam sheets that are great for padding the box. I think that they run about $10 for a big sheet, approx. 3X6', or...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-30-2014, 05:11 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,497
Posted By tropit

One packing tip that I don't see done often...

One packing tip that I don't see done often enough is to put the machine, case, etc in plastic bags after they've been padded. The bags would not only help to keep moisture out, but would also help...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-30-2014, 04:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,497
Posted By tropit

Oh, I don't think we're dising EB, or GW. It's...

Oh, I don't think we're dising EB, or GW. It's the individual sellers that make the mistakes. It's such a common problem that I personally think that it should be addressed. Maybe we can come up...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-30-2014, 04:53 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,497
Posted By tropit

The machine head cleaned up nice Jim.

The machine head cleaned up nice Jim.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-30-2014, 04:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,497
Posted By tropit

Yesterday, I posted in the Vintage Sewing Machine...

Yesterday, I posted in the Vintage Sewing Machine Photos thread about a beautiful, vintage Bernina that arrived a mess. So sad. I even contacted the seller before she sent it off to hopefully...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-25-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,497
Posted By tropit

From my experience, I think that a very small...

From my experience, I think that a very small percentage arrive undamaged, especially the cases and bases. They always seem to arrive in pieces. I now make it a habit to email the seller minutes...
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