Addicted to Vintage
04-11-2011, 12:18 PM
#1
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Location: Milton DE
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OK...I've been here before talking abt Vintage Singers and you all convinced me they were unique, fun and worth it...So being an recovering antiquer I started the search after doing research and within 4 wks bought 4 machines....My first which I posted a few wks ago was a tag sale find black 301 for 30.00.
Then I find this gorgeous " 1910 Redeye" on ebay and win it for 55.00...on a streak...
Then came "Elna Grasshopper" saw one on ebay that sold for 162 so I felt on esty 85.00 was good..
And finally this wk up in RI I checked Craigs list and found this wonderful 301A two tone in cabinet with booklets, tons of assesories feet, , button holder ...mint condition, purrs, asking 130 offered 90...we agreed on 110....
I'd love a White Featherweight so the search conts for a reasonably priced one...after that I swear that's it for me.
Then I find this gorgeous " 1910 Redeye" on ebay and win it for 55.00...on a streak...
Then came "Elna Grasshopper" saw one on ebay that sold for 162 so I felt on esty 85.00 was good..
And finally this wk up in RI I checked Craigs list and found this wonderful 301A two tone in cabinet with booklets, tons of assesories feet, , button holder ...mint condition, purrs, asking 130 offered 90...we agreed on 110....
I'd love a White Featherweight so the search conts for a reasonably priced one...after that I swear that's it for me.
04-11-2011, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 12,166
Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
OK...I've been here before talking abt Vintage Singers and you all convinced me they were unique, fun and worth it...So being an recovering antiquer I started the search after doing research and within 4 wks bought 4 machines....My first which I posted a few wks ago was a tag sale find black 301 for 30.00.
Then I find this gorgeous " 1910 Redeye" on ebay and win it for 55.00...on a streak...
Then came "Elna Grasshopper" saw one on ebay that sold for 162 so I felt on esty 85.00 was good..
And finally this wk up in RI I checked Craigs list and found this wonderful 301A two tone in cabinet with booklets, tons of assesories feet, , button holder ...mint condition, purrs, asking 130 offered 90...we agreed on 110....
I'd love a White Featherweight so the search conts for a reasonably priced one...after that I swear that's it for me.
Then I find this gorgeous " 1910 Redeye" on ebay and win it for 55.00...on a streak...
Then came "Elna Grasshopper" saw one on ebay that sold for 162 so I felt on esty 85.00 was good..
And finally this wk up in RI I checked Craigs list and found this wonderful 301A two tone in cabinet with booklets, tons of assesories feet, , button holder ...mint condition, purrs, asking 130 offered 90...we agreed on 110....
I'd love a White Featherweight so the search conts for a reasonably priced one...after that I swear that's it for me.
04-11-2011, 12:27 PM
#3
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Dayton, OH
Posts: 661
You've got the BUG for sure !!
Thanks for the pictures, I had not seen the Elna Grasshopper before. Just keep telling yourself you're doing a good deed and rescuing the machines from an ill fated death!
Pam M
Thanks for the pictures, I had not seen the Elna Grasshopper before. Just keep telling yourself you're doing a good deed and rescuing the machines from an ill fated death!
Pam M
04-11-2011, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: My favorite place in the world is Lake Erie Region USA
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The last one I learned to sew on in Home EC !! Hah! Mrs. Powel would have been a UTUBE queen ! She was Tough! we learned how to rip out a seam before really learning how to sew correctly ! hah!
love your machines !! good memories !
Sis made my doll clothes on a treddle machine for my Christmas presents ! hah!
No, not of retirement age yet either ! This is closer to our lives than you may understand. :0)
love your machines !! good memories !
Sis made my doll clothes on a treddle machine for my Christmas presents ! hah!
No, not of retirement age yet either ! This is closer to our lives than you may understand. :0)
04-11-2011, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: WI
Posts: 706
My husband and I refurbish and sell vintage machines which is both challenging and fun. We like the hum and precision of vitage machines as well as the beauty. Some really are more like a work of art or a classic car that is definately worth preserving.
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