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Lostn51 05-03-2010 07:12 AM


Originally Posted by Annaleehunter
Hello everyone! I have been lurking since this thread started.... What a wonderful place to spend a few minutes! Can someone look at this CL add and tell me if this is worth 100 dollars... money is tight.

http://shreveport.craigslist.org/atq/1720039746.html

It Is a model 127 and has the "Memphis Sphinx" decals. This model was produced into the millions and with this decal set, in my own opinion I would not give anywhere near $100 for the machine. It would have to be near fresh out of the box before I would give that kind of money.

I wouldnt even think about paying that for it, the most I ever paid for one is $25 with a treadle.

Billy

Katia 05-03-2010 07:19 AM

Billy asked about the 101, if it was aluminum or not. It is heavy, and I didn't think it was, but I tried to see if a magnet would stick and nope, not a hint of magnetism. Not sure if that means it is aluminum or not.

katmom54 05-03-2010 07:53 AM

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ok..so here I go again...I have GOT to stay off this site. I wanted to take a break from my fabric frenzy weekend, so I stopped in to the local 'gift/collectible" store in town to kill an hour on my way to work. And there was a cute little desk/cabinet - 'hmmm....I wonder - that might be a nice table for my machine....and it is compact, in good condition - would keep my projects off the dining table...
Once we offloaded all the display items on top, I realized it was actually a sewing machine cabinet - with a sewing machine in it...I wasn't even interested in another machine until I opened it up and saw it was another NEW HOME!! I feel like the adoption agency for unwanted New Homes...take a look. Was only $40 and a mile from from home...has TYPE J stamped on the bottom...

beautiful rust color
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my favorite part..it rolls out and then back in
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all sorts of goodies...
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cabinets in good shape...
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comes with a light, knee pedal..
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Katia 05-03-2010 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by chamby
I could not find the thread as well. Where did you post this thread (New(old ) treasure)????

sorry, I posted in Pictures

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44731-1.htm

Hope that works.

mickey 05-03-2010 08:35 AM

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charlee or billi what type of machine is this?

Annaleehunter 05-03-2010 08:49 AM

Thank you all for the info on the model 127. I knew I could depend my local shop to give me good advice!

mickey 05-03-2010 08:49 AM

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and can this old kenmore be "unlocked?"

Charlee 05-03-2010 09:05 AM


Originally Posted by mickey
charlee or billi what type of machine is this?

To be honest, without a better photo, I couldn't tell you with any degree of confidence (and I'm not *real* confident with GOOD photos! ;) )
It does look like a Wilcox and Gibbs that I saw recently tho...

Terryl 05-03-2010 10:12 AM

Have you ever heard of a NECCHI machine? Local thrift store has one in a cabinet machine looks much better than the cabinet, has accessories, They're asking $75 for it. I didn't take the time to see if it runs, I wanted to check here before I "fell in love" with her.
Thanks,
TERRYL

Lostn51 05-03-2010 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by Terryl
Have you ever heard of a NECCHI machine? Local thrift store has one in a cabinet machine looks much better than the cabinet, has accessories, They're asking $75 for it. I didn't take the time to see if it runs, I wanted to check here before I "fell in love" with her.
Thanks,
TERRYL

Necchi the Ferrari of the sewing machine world!

It is a very expense and extremely nice machine to own. These are Italian machines and they are built with the precision of a Ferrari and were mainly found in the north eastern US. The reason being thats where most of the money was back in the day.

IMO you can not go wrong with one!!

Billy


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