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Old 01-26-2012, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter View Post
Well..... here is one for $900.

It is different than any sewing machine I have seen before. It is really old and may be one of the first ones -

http://columbus.craigslist.org/atq/2816376788.html
They should have sold it to the museum.
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Old 01-26-2012, 10:22 AM
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If you're looking for a Featherweight...

http://eugene.craigslist.org/atq/2817562663.html
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"You won't find one in better shape"....too bad "I can't find one" at all, in this ad:

http://worcester.craigslist.org/hsh/2781588461.html
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wah - nothing close to me
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Old 01-28-2012, 10:15 AM
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http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ348641618


Nice decals...but $500.???
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Old 01-28-2012, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MisDixie View Post
I wouldn't give them $500 for it, but that machine is pre-1900, judging from the decals...
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Old 01-28-2012, 10:23 AM
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http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ348641618

And another bargin. lol
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Old 01-28-2012, 10:26 AM
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I thought so too Charlee, but whats up with that beat up machine cover? Not pre-1900 for sure.

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I wouldn't give them $500 for it, but that machine is pre-1900, judging from the decals...
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Old 01-28-2012, 10:41 AM
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I went back and reread the add. LOL And the conversation would start with "You paid what for that?"


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Old 01-28-2012, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MisDixie View Post
I thought so too Charlee, but whats up with that beat up machine cover? Not pre-1900 for sure.
They've lost the coffintop and replaced it with the cover for a more modern case...
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