Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Glenn
Hi Nancy,
I find them like just like anyone else. Off of CL and antique shops. Here in Alabama the antique stores say they can't sell them so we get them for very good prices usually $100 or less. But we have to go looking often at these stores. And of course leads from friends who know we like old sewing machines. I am getting picky so only look for ones in good shape now or one that says take me home.
Glenn
Yep, you are right about the antique stores. There are several antique stores here I have visited only to be told they no longer accept treadles/or antique sewing machines because they can't sell them. The ones I have found, though, don't seem to want to come down on their prices! The machines just sit there - sometimes for years. I never find a decent machine at the thrift stores here either. I find mine on CL or estate/yard/barn sales.
Nancy
PS Charlee, I would have offered $150, but I really don't 'need' another treadle. I just figured for the right price I'd get it!
I have been watching a Davis VF in one our stores for three years. They want $300 for it but will not come down. You would think they would bargin just to get rid of it from taking up space.
Glenn