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So I've been watching this machine for the last month....

So I've been watching this machine for the last month....

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Old 07-26-2012, 09:18 PM
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Default So I've been watching this machine for the last month....

Possibly coveting it.

It's a Winselmann, and I know very little about them. I don't know all of what this machine comes with, I haven't contacted the seller, because I wanted to have money in hand.

Seller wants $100 for it. Says in the ad that the machine belonged to their mother and was used by her for many years until electric sewing machines came along.

Any thoughts?

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Old 07-27-2012, 04:32 AM
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I think shes gorgeous! Not sure i would pay that for it but then again im cheap haha!
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Old 07-27-2012, 05:51 AM
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I think shes gorgeous! Not sure i would pay that for it but then again im cheap haha!
I think she is gorgeous also. But when I find an unusual sewing machine cheap flies out the window. Yes, $100 is a lot but I would pay the price to add that machine to my collection.
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I find hand crank machines fascinating. I have a treadle and I do love it but I don't think I'd be able to do much sewing with a hand crank. It makes my shoulder ache just thinking about it. Maybe someone who uses one can tell you if it's a good buy or not. If you are just collecting it, it is a neat and original piece.
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Old 07-27-2012, 06:16 AM
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If you have the hundred dollars and really want it then buy it. If you wait too long you may miss out.
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I'd do it...and Miriam calls me a "tightwad"!
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Old 07-27-2012, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee View Post
I'd do it...and Miriam calls me a "tightwad"!
OK,.. that decided me for sure. I sent off an email. Hopefully I'll hear something soon. We're in the city tonight, so maybe I'll even have information tonight.

I think she'd be a display piece, but that's what I thought about Betty, the 27 treadle when I bought her too.
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She called me back about 20 mins ago. I'm going to see it in about an hour and a half.
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That machine's got YOUR last name on it! Enjoy, take pics so we can all live vicariously!
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Hope you get her!! I have two hand cranks and love them. Haven't used them yet, but will one day. i was at a quilt show and a lady was using her handcrank and it didn't look too difficult. She said it was not difficult.
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