Because the Red Eye is all frozen up, you can't test it. Personally, I would offer less because of this. You didn't mention if the attachments were there, but because of the drawers, we can hope they are. If not, that is another reason to offer less. What it all boils down to is, how badly do you really want it? If it's worth $100 to you, then go for it.
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Bitzy One
I went junking today and found a Red Eye treadle machine in a very nice 6 drawer cabinet. Asking price is $99. When I pulled the machine head up for inspection, the whole thing is locked up. The wheel won't turn, I couldn't tell if it had a bobbin (probably long shuttle) cause that plate, which moved sideways, was also not budging, the foot lever wouldn't even move. The machine is pretty & the serial # is GB 487764. Wondering if lots & lots of oil would work or if it's rusted shut. I couldn't actually see any rust.
Also, they had a portable BRUCE machine that weighed about a ton, it was in good shape and everything moved, but I don't know if it had a bobbin case or not. When I felt in there, all I got was a needle prick. It was too dark to see, but I know there wasn't a round bobbin in it. Asking price on the Bruce is $35.
Advice anyone?
