Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
I keep hearing that ... But WHEN does it begin happening????
I've had to search and search for the three vintages I've found. And everyone I've asked to keep an eye open for bargain machines is looking for them, too!
I got my first vintage last spring - a Spartan -- loved it. I then picked up a Model 127 Sphinx treadle. Then I found a Singer 9W and a Model 15-88 treadle that had been listed and didn't sell -- I got them both for $100, and both of the machines and cabinets are in great shape. After that, we started going to garage sales and I just started finding machines really cheap. Around here the thrift stores are not so cheap for sewing machines, but the garage sales and estate sales are. Don't be afraid to try and talk the price down! I have found a couple on Craigslist, but I perfer the hunt when we are out doing garage sales and estate sales -- they fasinate me! The stuff most people try to sell, I give away or donate! You will have more machines than you need really fast if you start doing the garage/estate sale thing. Most people do not know what they have and they just want it gone!
Nancy