Shouldn’t Have Passed On That One
#1
Shouldn’t Have Passed On That One
Have you ever passed up a chance to buy a sewing machine, and then wish later that you hadn’t? I’ve done several, but a couple of those passes still bug me.
One was a Singer double-needle post-bed machine at a decent price, but at the time, I couldn’t imagine what I would ever use it for.
Another time, I pulled into a motel in Kansas for the night, and noticed a yardsale going on in the empty lot next door. I looked at a couple of old Singer sewing machines (Singer 1200 & Singer 16-188) at a very good price, and told them I’d think about it while I got checked in to my room. When I got back, they were sold. I am still beating myself up over that one.
CD in Oklahoma
One was a Singer double-needle post-bed machine at a decent price, but at the time, I couldn’t imagine what I would ever use it for.
Another time, I pulled into a motel in Kansas for the night, and noticed a yardsale going on in the empty lot next door. I looked at a couple of old Singer sewing machines (Singer 1200 & Singer 16-188) at a very good price, and told them I’d think about it while I got checked in to my room. When I got back, they were sold. I am still beating myself up over that one.
CD in Oklahoma
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Join Date: Oct 2013
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Two so far but finances come first. A black 301 in a cabinet for $50 and a little Bernina free arm in a red case for only $16. I don't know the model on that one but have seen similar ones sell for well over $100. I shouldn't even look when I don't have the money.
The good thing about it is there will be other machines.
Rodney
The good thing about it is there will be other machines.
Rodney
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I agree. I have finally disciplined myself to not look at anything when I don't have the money. I've blown my budget for up to another couple months at least.
Two so far but finances come first. A black 301 in a cabinet for $50 and a little Bernina free arm in a red case for only $16. I don't know the model on that one but have seen similar ones sell for well over $100. I shouldn't even look when I don't have the money.
The good thing about it is there will be other machines.
Rodney
The good thing about it is there will be other machines.
Rodney
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I'm trying to tell myself to buy this one so I don't have the same regret when it's gone. It's a FAAAAbulous price too! But I don't have the room for it. Where am I going to put it? Out on the deck?
I'm trying to tell myself to buy this one so I don't have the same regret when it's gone. It's a FAAAAbulous price too! But I don't have the room for it. Where am I going to put it? Out on the deck?
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http://raleigh.craigslist.org/atq/4349009677.html
I'm trying to tell myself to buy this one so I don't have the same regret when it's gone. It's a FAAAAbulous price too! But I don't have the room for it. Where am I going to put it? Out on the deck?
I'm trying to tell myself to buy this one so I don't have the same regret when it's gone. It's a FAAAAbulous price too! But I don't have the room for it. Where am I going to put it? Out on the deck?
#8
They aren't shown in the photo so I'm thinking "no". I'm trying not to be interested in it so I'm not calling to find out right now. And besides, when I don't go look at it that won't be a bargaining point to get the price lower because I don't have room for it anyway. At least the needle plate that is almost NEVER included in this model 'cause it gets lost is actually there!
Plus, I already have one! So what if it's not in a handsome table already, and is missing the dang needle plate, right? I wouldn't want to use it as a parts machine, cause I don't have room for this one!!!!.........!!!!.................
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Plus, I already have one! So what if it's not in a handsome table already, and is missing the dang needle plate, right? I wouldn't want to use it as a parts machine, cause I don't have room for this one!!!!.........!!!!.................
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Last edited by Christine-; 03-15-2014 at 11:33 AM.
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Location: Steelton, PA
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I saw the cutest red eye singer in a bentwood case at an estate sale, just yesterday. The key was missing, so I had no idea what was inside. They dropped the price to $20, I said I'd think about it. 5 minutes later, it was opened up with a screwdriver and sold while I was browsing upstairs.
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