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Old 06-25-2010, 01:29 PM
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Hey Grinster...I'm a Bronco myself. ;-) Give my regards to Kazoo! :-D
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Old 06-25-2010, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by LeeAnn
Found an old Spartan - what should I do?
ROFLMAO!! I thought perhaps you ran into my ex-husband, a Michigan State alum!!! I have plenty of suggestions what to do with that "old Spartan"...for a sewing machine, not so many. Thanks for the laugh and good luck with Sparty! :P
HOLY MOLY! rofl LMAO TOO MUCH FUNNY!!
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Old 06-25-2010, 02:48 PM
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If you are not sure if you can afford it let it go.
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Old 06-25-2010, 02:57 PM
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Lean times - let it go! It wasn't meant to be. There will be others.

BTW you're not alone - We're on a spending freeze here too!

And stay out of those places where you may be tempted to spend any kind of money...so No Stores or Resale shops!
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Well I found one at a thrift store and only paid $9.95 for it and it was in good condition...wiring and all. Just needed the base adjusted and a needle, which I took care of. The serial number is underneath so you would have to take out the bolt in the bottom and look for it under side of the machine. Look on Ebay at what they go for......more than what they are asking for the one you're looking at. It all depends on priorities, hon.
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Old 06-25-2010, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by LeeAnn
I found an old Spartan sewing machine at a local thrift shop for 24.99. It's in fair condition and needs a good cleaning and oiling. Looks like it could use a new cord too. I don't know what year it is. These are really lean times for us and I really can't afford it. Should I bite the bullet and get it or maybe someone else might be interested in it.
My friend has gotten 2 FREE!! sewing machines off Craig's List. They both work, too and they aren't ancient. Don't buy someone else's trouble and don't buy if you can't afford it right now. Good luck. Gerry
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did you get a photo of it?
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Old 06-25-2010, 06:28 PM
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If you really really want it, point out the cord and offer them $15.00. And be firm, if they don't take it, leave.
I agree with offering a lower price. I might not be so firm with the $15.00. I was in the antique business for a couple years, and would deal all the time. Don't be surprised if you offer $15.00 and they counter with $18.00. I still think that is a good deal. I think it is a very cute and I would love to buy it.
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