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    Old 09-12-2010, 03:08 PM
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    [quote=Lacelady]
    Originally Posted by Darcene
    Lesley,

    Still shaking Darcene - thank you for the date, I couldn't find it mentioned on the Singer site. There is another one on ebay at the moment, again with a 240v motor, and its priced at almost $700. I'm still not sure whether I have done something clever or stupid! Did I really need another machine? I think it was more a want than a need, plus it seemd such a bargain at the time.
    Lesley, you have made the deal and purchase of a lifetime...around here those machines are very rare and very pricey...much, much more than what you paid....so, let the happy dancing commence!!!!

    I am dancing for you here on this side of the Atlantic.....
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    (We always need another FW---never just a want...always a need)
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    Old 09-12-2010, 03:08 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lacelady
    OMG, I have just won an ebay auction for a FW222! I am still sitting here shaking. I had no idea I was going to buy this, but I couldn't resist putting in a late bid.

    It was a similar situation to when I bought my white one, hardly any bids because it has a 240v motor (which is what Ireland uses). Now I just have to wait to hear from the vendor about cost of shipping to get it here. Without the shipping, I got it for $376.52!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was that a bargain, or was it a bargain? I just looked up to see if I could see how old it is, and it's another one of those things where I can't see 'my' serial number mentioned. It's quoted as EK631023. Billy, can you help please?

    If you want a peek, you can see it here:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
    Wow that's a lovely machine. It doesn't look like its been used very much t all. Great price too.
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    Old 09-12-2010, 03:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lacelady
    OMG, I have just won an ebay auction for a FW222! I am still sitting here shaking. I had no idea I was going to buy this, but I couldn't resist putting in a late bid.

    It was a similar situation to when I bought my white one, hardly any bids because it has a 240v motor (which is what Ireland uses). Now I just have to wait to hear from the vendor about cost of shipping to get it here. Without the shipping, I got it for $376.52!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was that a bargain, or was it a bargain?
    Wow, I didn't even know there was a FW freearm machine! It looks like you got a steal if the other prices of those 222's are correct!

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    Old 09-12-2010, 03:29 PM
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    Thanks Darcene & Nancy - Perhaps we can all dance in a circle. I haven't ever seen one of these free arm machines in the flesh, in fact I have only ever seen one black one (owned by my quilty friend)

    I am consoling myself with the thought that I have actually made a good investment. I think the 240v motors put people off bidding for them, but as I understand it, you can either get replacements, or have one changed to the other, or get a little converter thingy (technical term). LOL
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    Old 09-13-2010, 07:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by Lacelady
    I think the 240v motors put people off bidding for them, but as I understand it, you can either get replacements, or have one changed to the other, or get a little converter thingy (technical term). LOL
    I bet someone on this group can answer that converter question. I am curious as to what either Billy, Miz Johnny, Charlee, or some of the others think. I bet one, if not all, of them has faced the same problem.

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    Old 09-13-2010, 07:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by sewgirls
    i just got a white super delux orecision sewing machine E-6354 on the underneith it has number 658-8491 i tryed to posy a picture but coukdnt maby tomorrow
    Sewgirls, here is a web page for White sewing machines. There lots of pictures to help you identify your machine and they also have a machine dating list.

    http://community.webshots.com/user/arachnesobsession

    Hope this helps!

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    Old 09-13-2010, 08:50 AM
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    Well I scored a 301 with a ton of accessories yesterday! It is a tan short bed and it even came with the bracket to mount it to the cabinet.

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    Old 09-13-2010, 08:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by Lostn51
    Well I scored a 301 with a ton of accessories yesterday! It is a tan short bed and it even came with the bracket to mount it to the cabinet.

    Billy
    We are patiently waiting for pics of your find.
    I do not have a 301 yet.
    One day..............
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    Old 09-13-2010, 03:14 PM
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    Anyone recognize this..................

    http://jackson.craigslist.org/fuo/1938044798.html

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    Old 09-13-2010, 03:31 PM
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    I think its part of a treadle cabinet

    Originally Posted by Lostn51
    Anyone recognize this..................

    http://jackson.craigslist.org/fuo/1938044798.html

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