How much should this Rey Eye (66) cost ?
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How much should this Rey Eye (66) cost ?
how much do you guys think this red eye (66) sewing machine cost ? it has cabinet but no motor but it's working. she's asking $45 ?? she can't find the motor as they packed it to store in storage. i'd rather ask you guys as opposed to google as you're the experts. thanks again.
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Neither one is a bad looking machine and if the cost is right to you and the seller then it's "worth it". There is such a range of prices out there that I say if it makes you happy with what you get then go for it.
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thanks. but that is the problem as i am a newbie so have no idea what is a good price or not ?
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It's in nice shape and is a side clamping model, so I would pay $45 for it. Then again I have some spare motor/lights hanging around waiting to go on such a machine. I imagine it would be more of a hassle for you as a newbie to source a motor and light.
If I were asked for advice (and I believe we are), your first old sewing machine should be complete and working, and this one isn't complete. Just because the crank turns doesn't mean it's working either.
EDIT: I see you posted the Spartan, too. If it's complete and it feels right (this is really important) pay $30 and take it home. I had one of these and didn't really like it, but they're quite a good machine.
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You're missing the hint vmaniqui. There are a million variables to how much something will sell for (where you live, condition, demand, supply), but the only one that determines how much it's worth is how much someone's prepared to pay. We all do research and learn this, and we'd encourage you to do the same. The 66 cost a lot more than $45 when it was new and will outperform a plastic sewing machine in stitch quality and longevity. However, not that many people are prepared to buy one, so the plastic ones usually go for more money. If you buy an old machine you'll be adopting it. You'll love and enjoy it for a long time and you probably won't even remember how much it was.
It's in nice shape and is a side clamping model, so I would pay $45 for it. Then again I have some spare motor/lights hanging around waiting to go on such a machine. I imagine it would be more of a hassle for you as a newbie to source a motor and light.
If I were asked for advice (and I believe we are), your first old sewing machine should be complete and working, and this one isn't complete. Just because the crank turns doesn't mean it's working either.
EDIT: I see you posted the Spartan, too. If it's complete and it feels right (this is really important) pay $30 and take it home. I had one of these and didn't really like it, but they're quite a good machine.
It's in nice shape and is a side clamping model, so I would pay $45 for it. Then again I have some spare motor/lights hanging around waiting to go on such a machine. I imagine it would be more of a hassle for you as a newbie to source a motor and light.
If I were asked for advice (and I believe we are), your first old sewing machine should be complete and working, and this one isn't complete. Just because the crank turns doesn't mean it's working either.
EDIT: I see you posted the Spartan, too. If it's complete and it feels right (this is really important) pay $30 and take it home. I had one of these and didn't really like it, but they're quite a good machine.
i may pass up on the spartan as i have no idea what this machine can do and what it's real worth. thanks,
Last edited by vmaniqui; 12-09-2013 at 07:10 PM.
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