Originally Posted by montanajan
Found a Singer centennial 128 - asking price $75, could probably get it for less. Will be checking it out this afternoon & see condition, attachments, case, etc.
I don't need it - have newer machines, plus a Singer 201-2, and a 66 'Red Eye' treadle.
Just wondering if I should pick it up anyway. I've not used a machine with shuttle bobbin before. I can buy bobbins reasonably on ebay.
What do you QB folks think?
Well, I went to see the machine - decided not to buy it. The sewing machine was NOT a Singer 128 as the owner thought. . It is instead a model 66 centenial with the plain not shiny finish. It is in excellent condition, but I already have a 66 treadle, like what I have & at this time don't want to buy another of the same model.
However, I found an old Japanese made turquoise blue ST Deluxe Precision Belvedere machine in a cabinet with cord & foot pedal in good condition for $35.00 at local Goodwill. I checked w/ DIL who is just beginning to sew (we recovered couch for her 1st project) & I'll be picking it up tomorrow for her - now I want to learn a bit about it - will check with Billy.
My thanks for those who commented - will post pic of new machine soon.