Originally Posted by
jljack
Don't abandon eBay because of one bad experience. I have bought many machines off of eBay and have been pleased with them all. You have to look at the pictures so carefully, and then ask for more if you can't see everything you think you need to see. You need to communicate with the seller on how to pack the machine. Once you buy it, you and the seller are in partnership to be sure it gets to you OK....
Hope this doesn't discourage you....for $185 you got what you paid for. Don't let your expectations run away....you have to be realistic.
Hope you enjoy your machine. Take some time to clean it up and get it going. You'll change your mind once you get acquainted with the machine.
Agreed! I have been an ebayer for about 13 yrs and only once did I have a bad experience. If you truly feel that the item was misrepresented contact ebay. You can also leave negative feedback for the seller. That being said, the price you paid isn't all that bad. The lightbulb is a 2 pronged type that twists and comes out/goes in. You should probably use a little flashlight to visualize the 2 holes the prongs of the bulb fit into; push then turn the bulb until it "sets".
The rubber ring may be for the bobbin spool, but I don't think mine has one (but mine's from 1937).