Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
  • Vintage Giggles aka What are they smoking???? >
  • Vintage Giggles aka What are they smoking????

  • Vintage Giggles aka What are they smoking????

    Old 11-13-2012, 05:45 AM
      #1931  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: Somewhere
    Posts: 15,506
    Default

    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/3406329636.html
    must not have sold 6 months ago when they wanted $1000
    miriam is offline  
    Old 11-13-2012, 06:16 AM
      #1932  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2012
    Posts: 508
    Default

    Originally Posted by miriam
    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/3406329636.html
    must not have sold 6 months ago when they wanted $1000
    At the rate they're going it will be correctly priced around the next presidential election.
    jennb is offline  
    Old 11-13-2012, 10:34 AM
      #1933  
    Super Member
     
    ArchaicArcane's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2012
    Location: Not Here
    Posts: 3,817
    Default

    http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ431184266
    I can't decide if this is worth it or not. On the one hand,... treadles can be had around $60 here... not often, but occasionally. On the other hand,.. I know of 2 treadles that have been converted that could be converted back...
    ArchaicArcane is offline  
    Old 11-13-2012, 11:18 AM
      #1934  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2012
    Posts: 508
    Default

    Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane
    http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ431184266
    I can't decide if this is worth it or not. On the one hand,... treadles can be had around $60 here... not often, but occasionally. On the other hand,.. I know of 2 treadles that have been converted that could be converted back...
    I don't know about your area up there but around here you can get full irons for about that price. In good condition, too.
    jennb is offline  
    Old 11-13-2012, 11:29 AM
      #1935  
    Senior Member
     
    kountrykreation's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2011
    Location: My Toy Room in Texas
    Posts: 380
    Default

    http://houston.craigslist.org/atq/3384038275.html

    Not affiliated, just seems to be a nice one, if anyone in the Katy, TX area, and somewhat reasonable in comparison to others I've seen and in much better shape for sure
    kountrykreation is offline  
    Old 11-13-2012, 11:33 AM
      #1936  
    Super Member
     
    ArchaicArcane's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2012
    Location: Not Here
    Posts: 3,817
    Default

    I haven't seen a full set of irons in a few months, but the ones I saw, about 400 miles south of us, were listed at $100. Don't know if they ever got it though.
    I'm not sure where you are, but I'm going to guess the US? (Based on the "Up there" comment. )

    What's something like a Singer 28 with a hand crank and motor in fairly good condition, decals maybe a little worn go for? As a comparison. I snagged one of these about 2 months ago for $70, but typically I see them listed around $200. I'm guessing that the price I paid is closer to realistic in many parts of the US... possibly even a little high?

    I ask because I see the prices in the states, and want to take an empty trailer down south with me.
    ArchaicArcane is offline  
    Old 11-13-2012, 11:34 AM
      #1937  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: Somewhere
    Posts: 15,506
    Default

    Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane
    I haven't seen a full set of irons in a few months, but the ones I saw, about 400 miles south of us, were listed at $100. Don't know if they ever got it though.
    I'm not sure where you are, but I'm going to guess the US? (Based on the "Up there" comment. )

    What's something like a Singer 28 with a hand crank and motor in fairly good condition, decals maybe a little worn go for? As a comparison. I snagged one of these about 2 months ago for $70, but typically I see them listed around $200. I'm guessing that the price I paid is closer to realistic in many parts of the US... possibly even a little high?

    I ask because I see the prices in the states, and want to take an empty trailer down south with me.
    you might be close to right
    miriam is offline  
    Old 11-13-2012, 11:47 AM
      #1938  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2012
    Posts: 508
    Default

    Thats about right on the hand crank. My partner and I find irons all the time. If you are in search of particular ones let me know and I'll be happy to keep a lookout for you. I know the ones we've shipped cost 42.00 to ship here in the US. Not sure how much more it would be to you but I'm happy to investigate for you. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.
    jennb is offline  
    Old 11-13-2012, 12:04 PM
      #1939  
    Super Member
     
    ArchaicArcane's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2012
    Location: Not Here
    Posts: 3,817
    Default

    Thanks for the info.

    I think you'd find it would be a lot more to get them out of the country. I was talking to a supplier about this yesterday. There's a reason that almost no one in Canada offers free shipping. As soon as Canada Post is involved, it's really bad, and you have to always talk with suppliers and tell them don't ship across the border with a courier, or the brokerage fees are high enough that you feel like you need a second job. To ship a package that's about 15 pounds, and the size of a rolling tote across the country, costs me almost $40. An "envelope" similar to what I've had shipped from Sew-Classic will typically run $15 - 20. Hers are usually marked at under $5.
    ArchaicArcane is offline  
    Old 11-13-2012, 12:41 PM
      #1940  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2012
    Posts: 508
    Default

    wow...now I know why we don't ship to Canada lol!
    jennb is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    psychonurse
    For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    5
    02-11-2015 02:48 PM
    Yvonne
    Pictures
    25
    09-28-2012 02:56 PM
    Jabear617
    Pictures
    63
    08-06-2011 05:49 PM
    Charlee
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    21
    01-27-2010 10:32 AM
    kinkajou
    Pictures
    20
    05-22-2008 04:47 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is Off
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off


    FREE Quilting Newsletter