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Is this $40 Singer a great deal?

Old 09-14-2011, 04:39 PM
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thanks so much for all of the information on what to look for. i will look at the machine tomorrow.

i do not collect so this machine is being purchased to sew with. so i'm hoping everything is there that i need.
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Old 09-14-2011, 04:42 PM
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$40 is decent. There is no reverse on this machine. The case looks very nice as does the machine. I am not sure how much foot pedals are but they should be available and not hard to find. Is it a 99? I bet it sews beautifully. Since it has a belt and no foot petal you might consider putting a hand cranck on it. Many people enjoy piecing on hand crancks.
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Old 09-14-2011, 05:57 PM
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i got one @goodwill like that one for $25.00 mine is knee peddle mine is 99-13 dated 1928 & drop in bobbin. the one ur looking @ looks like has hole for knee peddle or bracket what ever u call it in case bottom
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Havplenty
I found a craigslist posting today for this singer sewing machine. after talking to the seller, the machine passed from her grandmother to her mother to her. neither the mother nor the seller sews so they are selling the machine. they couldn't find the foot pedal that goes with the machine so does not know if it sews or not but it looks to be in great condition.

the seller mentioned that i could probably purchase a foot pedal for it. i am not sure what that would cost or if i could find one. i am more interested in purchasing it since it is a "family" heirloom instead of a random estate purchase.

do you think this is a good price for the machine? are foot pedals hard to come by for this type machine? the seller did mentioned that there was new wiring on on the machine. what are your thoughts, should i purchase it?

i also saw another one like this listed on craigslist for $75.00 which was an estate purchase.
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:28 AM
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You might put out an ad on here for what ever parts you are looking for - some of us might just have something.
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:46 AM
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both machines are beautiful i would check them out before buying
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:47 AM
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both machines are beautiful i would check them out before buying
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Old 09-15-2011, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by valleyquiltermo
Oh I'd buy it so fast their heads would be spinning.
Me too! :thumbup:
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Old 09-15-2011, 04:27 AM
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I'd say jump on that with the gusto of a hound dog.
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Old 09-15-2011, 04:29 AM
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I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
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