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05-30-2010, 05:32 PM

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purplefiend

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Yesterday(5/29/10) I bought a White VS machine and treadle cabinet, my brother-in-law got it at a yard sale for
$50, the machine has almost no decals left and is missing the front slide plate.
The machine and treadle all move freely, so I think I can make it into a usable machine.
Sharon W.

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05-30-2010, 05:39 PM

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Lostn51

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Here is one near you Charlee and it is cheap enough and is in great condition!

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/1767225160.html

Billy

05-30-2010, 05:40 PM

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I found a Davis Sewing machine today at an antique shop. They are asking $45. It is mounted in a wooden base but it didn't have the wooden top. It is in pretty good condition. Does anyone know anything about this machine?

Davis is a great sewing machine you should get it if it is all there and not all deteriorated and missing decals.

Billy

Thanks Billy. It looked pretty good so I will go back and check it out again tomorrow.

05-30-2010, 05:42 PM

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purplefiend

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I really like the green Singer 15, such a pretty machine!
It makes my black Singer 15-90 look boring in comparision.
Sharon W.

05-30-2010, 05:57 PM

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I really like the green Singer 15, such a pretty machine!
It makes my black Singer 15-90 look boring in comparision.
Sharon W.

They had a few 15-91's that were the green color but they are next to impossible to find.

Billy

05-30-2010, 07:14 PM

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Charlee

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Here is one near you Charlee and it is cheap enough and is in great condition!

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/1767225160.html

Billy

It's already spoken for...dammit! I hope it was at least someone here that got it!
William had even gotten a little excited and said I could have it for an anniversary present today! :( (It's our 11th!! :) )

05-30-2010, 07:20 PM

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Here is one near you Charlee and it is cheap enough and is in great condition!

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/1767225160.html

Billy

I got it! I got it! I got it!

I called the lady within minutes of her posting the ad and promised that I will come pick it up tomorrow.

Charlee, let me know if you're in the Albany area sometime - we need to meet.

05-30-2010, 07:38 PM

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Here is one near you Charlee and it is cheap enough and is in great condition!

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/1767225160.html

Billy

WOOHOO!! I'm SO GLAD it's YOU!! :D That's a sweet machine...so pretty!!
Absolutely we need to meet up...we go to Portland every once in awhile....we'll have to plan a trip soon! :)

05-30-2010, 07:45 PM

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So cool that at least one of you got it! LOL, I thinkwere all gonna drive up the prices, calling all the ads! Even my boyfriend , Rob, has been searching craigslist, telling me to call on this one, or that one....we fianlly have a hobby we share!

05-30-2010, 07:48 PM

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PunkQuilter

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I sew on vintage machines particularly the Singer 301..it does everything and more. I also repair them. I have some cadaver machines for parts. There is nothing like sewing on vintage, a tactile experience that is missing from today's machines. I love the smell, the sound, and really enjoy taking care of them. I have had people contact me and I have wound up being able to repair other machines as well. The quality is unsurpassed. I bought a 301 at a rummage sale for 1 dollar, covered in grime, motor hummed, but no needle movement. Took it home, cleaned it inside and out cleaned it again and