Went to a new thrift store today and found several old machines. They were all priced at $25, and most were in cabinets. They are all electric machines. There were 3 Singers...99K EL598167 8-1-56 50,000; 15 AH156927 7-10-47 35,000; and 128 AK865533 4-3-52 15000. I think the 15 was not in a cabinet and was missing the slide plate...looked pretty rough, but my question to those in the know is how do I know which 15 it is? Is there another number on there I should look for?
There were also 2 other machines, 1 said Precision MFG Sewing Machine, made in Japan. On the bed it said Deluxe. It was a pretty teal color and in good shape. I am guessing it is a 15 clone??? The other said Domestic Premier...I can't remember where the words were on the machine! (in other words was Domestic on the top or the bed). This also looked like it might be a 15 clone. Of course I am no expert, just guessing from the bit I have picked up here.
Of course I had no camera so couldn't get pics. I would really like to get the 99K simply because my 128K hand crank would fit in the cabinet because they are both 3/4 machines. I also like the teal one.
Sorry to ramble on, any comments appreciated.
Jenna