DonnaMiller

It is a 15-91. You will love how quiet it is and the power to sew thicker fabrics, like jeans. I bought one in a cabinet with stool for $100 and wouldn't think of selling it. I is a lovely machine. You can get parts from Sew Classic.com in Ohio at reasonable prices. Jennie at Sew-Classic has one like it and loves it. It is indeed a classic machine. It uses Class 15 bobbins that hold a lot of thread. It has a vertical bobbin and can be used for FMQ too. It is said it can wear out 3 ladies in its lifetime. See what you think. That is a fantastic price also.

lovelyl

You did very well! If your seller packs it well, it should survive the trip home. I have purchased 3 sewing machines off ebay and all arrived safely. You might want to download the correct manual for your machine from the Singer site. Also, I could not use mine just sitting on a table because some of the moving parts hit the table. I put mine in a cabinet. Otherwise it would have had to be in a base that allowed the moving parts to clear.
You will love this machine - it does beautiful FMQ! Let us know how you like it!

Belfrybat

She's here! And she is a beauty. Definitely a 15-91, born in Elizabeth, NJ on March 3, 1952. The seller really knew how to package her -- I now have miles of bubble wrap and a very sturdy box for future use. The box didn't even have a dent on it.
Read below the picture for a funny (but typical) small town story.
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I received a call earlier this morning from our new substitute postmaster, Tom. "Hi, is breakfast ready?" No says I, but it could be. "You have a large very heavy box here and the "girls" can't lift it, so I thought I'd bring it by, but if breakfast isn't ready I'll come after I have coffee." I told him it was a vintage sewing machine and I was surprised it got here so fast. Fast forward an hour. Telephone rings. It's my friend and handyman, Danny. "At the cafe this morning Tom said you got an old sewing machine -- what kind?" So I tell him. In about another hour, up drives the postmaster, my handyman, his wife, and another friend (who happened to be at the cafe). So WE unpack the sewing machine to find the foot pedal cord has been pulled out of the connection and the ends are really worn. Tom and Danny work on that while the women and I make coffee. Long story short, the machine works fine, is extremely clean, but the wires to the light and foot pedal are worn and not safe. I've ordered new cords and power supply from sew-classic and Danny will be back on the next cold day to work on it. Oh, and since the group left, I've received three other calls asking about the machine. Small towns -- love em or hate em, but there's never a dull moment!

Annaquilts

I was wondering how it went. I am so glad the seller knew how to pack your machine. A big congrats. You will really enjoy this solid power house. She also is a great free motion quilting machine. I loved your small town story. I miss small town living.

cabbagepatchkid

It's really pretty! I love your small town story. My town used to be small but over the years it has grown more than I like.

Littlebearquiltingboard

She's lovely! I haven't had my 15 very long but she is a is a firm favourite of mine. I really enjoyed your small town story.

Happy sewing!

Clare

lovelyl

You are going to love your new machine! My 15-91 is my favorite machine. Mine is also a 1952, so we must have sisters! You do know you have to give her a name, right?
I love your small town story. I lived in a small town and I miss it. I remember shortly after moving there we had new carpet put down. The roll of carpet stayed on the truck for maybe 45 m.in. before we brought it inside. Next time I went to the bank (no drive through, street parking only, and only 1 teller) everyone was excited because they loved the color carpet I put down in my house! So, in 45 minutes, someone looked at the carpet and got on the phone with "the news"..I had only been in the bank to open an account and maybe two other times. I had no idea anyone really knew who I was or where I lived! No privacy in a small town, but eventually lots of friends!
And when I spoke in front of the phone company "big wigs" about our need to have local telephone service to the nearest big city, I became a local celebrity!

DanofNJ

Glad it made it home OK, looks beautiful and it is incredibly strong sewing. As far as Ebay goes...I am so strict with the seller that they nearly live in fear of me. I email before the auction warning that I expect UPS delivery...NEVER USPS because they have earned my distrust and often disgust. Then I email the seller after the auction and demand certain packing procedures ie: the foot pedal is NOT packed without protection and never touches the machine. Also accessories must be wrapped and again does not go near the paint or decals.

Afterall, if we won the auction it is our machine, not theirs and they must exercise due diligence.

With that said, I only order on Ebay as a last resort. I prefer estate sales or CL.

MimiBug123

You shouldn't have any problem finding a cabinet for her. The 15-91 fits into just about any Singer cabinet and they are pretty easy to come by. I live in a small town, as well, so I understand that story. You got a beauty. Mine's a 1951 and I LOVE her!