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Old 02-22-2013, 07:57 AM
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I also learned a lesson by buying a Bernina SU 68 on ebay to fix the one I have. I have since bought two more and still do not have enough good parts that I need to fix one. People on ebay tend to lie about what they are selling. Hopefully I will find a good one in a thrift store someday. Sorry you are having problems...You are not alone....
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Old 02-22-2013, 11:54 AM
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I know about the parts after the sale, my husband just bought a used Ford F150. He needed two keys made for it...and this applies to all new vehicle keys these days....$80 for each key! Remember the day when you could get a key made for a few dollars. You can still get a $20 key to open the door, but it will not start the engine. These keys have a "chip" in them. So don't loose your car keys. These keys at the dealer were $100+. The $80 were done at Ace Hardware.
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Old 02-22-2013, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by redbugsullivan View Post
.. When that little voice inside your head tells you to not purchase something, LISTEN TO IT!!
Yes, this is a a great reminder! Thanks for telling your story.
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And you have to lift it into and out of the case.
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That is a very good idea, but you still have to lift it in and out of the car.
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Old 02-22-2013, 05:28 PM
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What app is that? I have a Blackberry and would like that app. Thanks!
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Old 02-22-2013, 06:12 PM
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Don't you just wonder what happens to foot controls, manuals, feet and cords for these perfectly good sewing machines...I have such a hard time understanding this, as I have a Singer Red Eye with everything including the payment book from 1927 (well of course not a cord or foot pedal). Lol. And Yes it was paid in full way back when.


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Old 02-22-2013, 07:32 PM
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Judy, I do wonder!! The gal that sold this machine was barely 21. I do know folk who regularly throw away cords and such that have no application to their world. I appreciate all I have. My mother taught me well because she was a Depression child. I thank her for sharing her wisdom with me. That's why I am totally learning from this experience!
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Old 02-22-2013, 07:45 PM
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I feel your pain. We all do silly things in the realm of sewing and quilting! I have a Singer Spartan without a motor. I don't know what I was thinking when I bought it. Only paid $20 for it and even if I bought a motor, I would have to have someone put it on for me and who knows how much that would cost. It's in great shape other wise. I have one just like it that works perfectly though...
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Old 02-22-2013, 07:59 PM
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I feel your pain. We all do silly things in the realm of sewing and quilting! I have a Singer Spartan without a motor. I don't know what I was thinking when I bought it. Only paid $20 for it and even if I bought a motor, I would have to have someone put it on for me and who knows how much that would cost. It's in great shape other wise. I have one just like it that works perfectly though...
Experience has shown me, this board has so many members that you surely have one able to help quite near you! One never knows what the future brings. Only you must first ask. One of my very best friends is a result of a request on this board. Perhaps one is just waiting for you to ask!
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Old 02-22-2013, 09:48 PM
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Can you get a generic foot pedal? Maybe check with a sewing machine repair-they might have something that would work, even if it isn't manufactured for that specific model.
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