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    Old 10-17-2012, 02:16 PM
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    Originally Posted by kountrykreation

    Yeah, right. "Works well" (even though the rear throat plate is missing).

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    Old 10-17-2012, 04:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by Mom3
    Yeah, right. "Works well" (even though the rear throat plate is missing).

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    good condition??? That ain't dried on oil...
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    Old 10-18-2012, 04:10 AM
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    Hmmm. I would guess this falls into the "what were they smoking" category. I would like to know where she did her research at???

    Also, if you want me to spend a thousand dollars on your machine could you AT LEAST turn the pictures upright. Thanks.

    http://sandusky.craigslist.org/atq/3304085588.html
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    Old 10-18-2012, 04:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane

    The problem too though is a lot of people do their "research" on ebay, so the prices are out to lunch as a result. Ebay isn't the place to research prices anymore unless you use the finished auctions, but for a lot of people, that's just too much work.
    THIS is the most irritating thing!!! It applies to any kind of collectible or antique/vintage item too - people see somebody asking an arm and a leg for something but don't realize, you can ask whatever you want on Ebay, it doesn't mean people will pay it. You have to go to completed listings and even then take it with a grain of salt. People still overpay and because ONE sold for some incredibly crazy high price it doesn't mean yours will. UGH UGH UGH!!!
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    Old 10-18-2012, 04:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
    You have to go to completed listings and even then take it with a grain of salt. People still overpay and because ONE sold for some incredibly crazy high price it doesn't mean yours will. UGH UGH UGH!!!
    You also need to look at the niceties of condition if you're going to use eBay as a price guide. Too much work for most people, though, because in order to understand the condition you need to have at least a little knowledge about the product.
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    Old 10-18-2012, 06:31 AM
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    http://houston.craigslist.org/atq/3336335727.html

    poster's words: "I have certificate of auth. From Singer on this model"

    ... but, but, its a White Rotary??? I'm confused. Even has a pic of the 'Singer certificate of authenticity'
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    Old 10-18-2012, 09:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by pinkCastleDH
    You also need to look at the niceties of condition if you're going to use eBay as a price guide. Too much work for most people, though, because in order to understand the condition you need to have at least a little knowledge about the product.
    Agreed. Too many people want a get rich quick scheme. I think antiques / vintage and collectables have always been a victim of this.

    Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
    THIS is the most irritating thing!!! It applies to any kind of collectible or antique/vintage item too - people see somebody asking an arm and a leg for something but don't realize, you can ask whatever you want on Ebay, it doesn't mean people will pay it. You have to go to completed listings and even then take it with a grain of salt. People still overpay and because ONE sold for some incredibly crazy high price it doesn't mean yours will. UGH UGH UGH!!!
    Usually, if I'm selling something, I try to average the selling prices of items that are in approximately the same shape as what I'm selling. Anything obscenely high, and obscenely low I'll exclude from the average.

    What I can't figure out is what ebay sellers are trying to do? Drive the prices up? What does it get them to have to list their wares over and over again because no one will pay $900 for a 1950s model 99 in a table?

    Originally Posted by kountrykreation
    http://houston.craigslist.org/atq/3336335727.html

    poster's words: "I have certificate of auth. From Singer on this model"

    ... but, but, its a White Rotary??? I'm confused. Even has a pic of the 'Singer certificate of authenticity'
    Worse still, That's not a certificate of authenticity!!
    That's a gimmick that you can get by going to mysingerstory.com and providing a serial number!
    I have one for all of our machines.
    I can't figure out if that's a scammer or someone completely intelligence challenged.
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    Old 10-18-2012, 11:43 AM
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    Here is a "vintage and rare" sewing machine for $675!!!!!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-RARE...30758337585%26
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    Old 10-18-2012, 12:10 PM
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    Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
    Here is a "vintage and rare" sewing machine for $675!!!!!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-RARE...30758337585%26
    I emailed that seller and offered him 10.00 for it plus shipping. He counter offered at 665.00. I even sent him links of other machines I've bought (other similar clones) showing what I paid for them and some others that were sold. He still insists his is rare because of the name...*sigh*
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    Old 10-18-2012, 12:11 PM
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    Of course! It's "super de luxe"
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