He didn't know what he had!
05-12-2012, 02:15 PM
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He didn't know what he had!
Today I was a vendor at a garage sale/fundraiser for our local women's shelter. As I saw a young man walk by with a sewing machine case, I commented innocently " is that a sewing machine?" He proudly showed it to me, opening the immaculate case to find a pristine Singer model 99. Looks like she hasn't been used except that the electric cord is a bit 'stiff'. The little lady was quite impressive. So I had to tell him what he had.
He paid $15. I think his wife, who's getting it for Mother's Day tomorrow will be thrilled when he tells her what it is and just what it is worth! (she may already know. Must be a sewer if hubs is buying a machine lol )
He paid $15. I think his wife, who's getting it for Mother's Day tomorrow will be thrilled when he tells her what it is and just what it is worth! (she may already know. Must be a sewer if hubs is buying a machine lol )
05-12-2012, 03:11 PM
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good for you on helping the guy out!
Even if his wife does know about the machine, she'll be so impressed and pleased that her dh not only bought her a machine, but that he cared to get some info on it.
It's nice to have our hubbies take an interest in our hobbies,...even a little bit!
Even if his wife does know about the machine, she'll be so impressed and pleased that her dh not only bought her a machine, but that he cared to get some info on it.
It's nice to have our hubbies take an interest in our hobbies,...even a little bit!
05-12-2012, 03:45 PM
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That was so nice of you to take an interest and explain to the man what a nice machine he was getting and what a bargain he was getting it for. I bet you made his day!
05-12-2012, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
What do you think a 99 in good condition is worth?
05-14-2012, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Kind of my thoughts...they're not really worth all that much really...at least in my area they're everywhere. But for sure $30-$40 or a bit more with attachments and case.
05-14-2012, 04:53 AM
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Congratulations! Your a wonderful Human Being!!!!
I get upset when I read of all the people who take advantage of an uninformed seller just to brag about it later. At least speak to the seller and let them know how much you would like the item, but that you would like to be fair. Sometimes the seller doesn't care, and just wants the item to have a good home, and thats even better!
Now this man can at least go home with a wonderful surprise and some information for his wife.
I get upset when I read of all the people who take advantage of an uninformed seller just to brag about it later. At least speak to the seller and let them know how much you would like the item, but that you would like to be fair. Sometimes the seller doesn't care, and just wants the item to have a good home, and thats even better!
Now this man can at least go home with a wonderful surprise and some information for his wife.
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