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Old 06-15-2012, 10:42 AM
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I looked at a 66 treadle today in a cabinet with serious conition issues and only the flower scroll decals. No attachments and filthy. Seller wants $300.00 firm and she won't even dicker. I tolder that max it was worth $50 and the reality is is that it's worth what someone will pay for it. She wasn't very happy with my information but I wouldn't even pay $50 for it is what I told her. Old, black Singers are a dime a dozen and this one just isn't special nor were the decals special. She siad she'd think about lowering her price. I doubt it though.
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Old 06-15-2012, 11:25 AM
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Saw this on craigslist today ....
http://lexington.craigslist.org/atq/3062140229.html

1920 something Singer Sewing Machine - $800
This is a black and gold Singer sewing machine...don't know exactly old it is...as far as I know it is in working order, with the exception of needing a belt


(It has been painted black with an oil based paint)

We used it as a table, belonged to my mother....no longer need.

$800.00. or best offer

You must pick up in Richmond and load it as I'm not able to lift.

Emails only....will try to respond quickly

Would love to trade as well, just let me know what you have.

Thanks !
Umm, do they think it's real gold on the machine?
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Old 06-15-2012, 04:09 PM
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when I talked about not dickering,, this is the type machine and price I go for in a elec model...

treadles weathered another story.. This one I'd pay the price and smile

http://medford.craigslist.org/atq/3080578579.html
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Old 06-15-2012, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by notsureif View Post
when I talked about not dickering,, this is the type machine and price I go for in a elec model...

treadles weathered another story.. This one I'd pay the price and smile

http://medford.craigslist.org/atq/3080578579.html
I'd offer less...
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Old 06-15-2012, 05:13 PM
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I'd offer less...
Charlee you are such a tightwad.....
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Old 06-15-2012, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam View Post
Charlee you are such a tightwad.....
Yep. Have to be, but you have to admit, I've gotten some really nice machines by being patient and waiting for a good price, or someone that would accept a good price!
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Old 06-15-2012, 05:32 PM
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The cheap ones I find all need a lot of work.
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Old 06-15-2012, 05:40 PM
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I've been lucky then.

The only work I've had to put into any of my machines is a "clean and oil". I don't like to "mechanic" on them...just not my thing. If they need more than a clean up, they don't come home with me.
That opinion would change, of course, based on rarity of the machine. I'd tackle more complex repairs if the machine was a rare one...but we all know how rare rare machines are!!
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Old 06-15-2012, 09:47 PM
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Is there really a vintage sewing machine worth $2000????

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/atq/3055749724.html
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Old 06-15-2012, 11:01 PM
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I have to cry and yet smile for some one else,, .. tonight around 6;30 in medford's c/l.. a free old sewing machine, ashland,, I mailed him 23 minutes later ,, he replied, sorry it went with in minutes ,, I mailed back with a thanks..

it was a white coffin top cabinet thats looked very good,, Aaaaaaa a pfaff 130 head did want to tell him had he ask 100 it would sold in minutes LOL

bet ya it's shows in a anti - q shoppee for 450
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