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Old 12-19-2010, 03:05 PM
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For a Tan FW I would give that in a New York second!! I dont care if it was locked up or not, if it is in good cosmetic condition that is a steal!!

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hey Billy,
a friend of mine has a free arm one that I am desperately trying to get from him.
That is the only one I really want is the 222K. I have played with enough FW's that I really dont want one other than the Texas State Fair badged one from 1939.

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Old 12-19-2010, 03:08 PM
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If the machine is in good shape and without a lot of scratching of the paint, it could well be worth that. Do you have photographs and serial numbers for the machine? Of course, I'd ask about packing as there are ways to pack a machine so that the thread holder doesn't break and that sort of thing. I'd probably ask that it be professionally packed.
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Old 12-19-2010, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
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For a Tan FW I would give that in a New York second!! I dont care if it was locked up or not, if it is in good cosmetic condition that is a steal!!

Billy
hey Billy,
a friend of mine has a free arm one that I am desperately trying to get from him.
That is the only one I really want is the 222K. I have played with enough FW's that I really dont want one other than the Texas State Fair badged one from 1939.

Billy
Billy,
what does this mean
the Texas State Fair badged one from 1939.
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Old 12-19-2010, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dreamer2009
Billy,
what does this mean
the Texas State Fair badged one from 1939.
It was a special badge that Singer put on the machine to celebrate the Texas State Fairs centennial (?) It has a Red border and has the Texas State Fair around the badge. I have only seen one but there were several hundred made for that event.

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Old 12-19-2010, 03:32 PM
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If you prefer tan, then buy it because they are harder to find..and the price is not unreasonable....but if you don't have a preference then wait because you can probably get a better deal on a black one...I had my eyes open for the longest time and found nothing..then last Juy I saw an add and got it for $125, then...3 weeks later I find another lonely one at an Estate sale, Centennial Edition..marked for $195...left a bid for $70...nobody bought it so I picked it up for $70.00 next day...I am in Toronto...
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I believe on the tan one and the white ones that the power cord does not detach.
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Old 12-19-2010, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by dreamer2009
Billy,
what does this mean
the Texas State Fair badged one from 1939.
It was a special badge that Singer put on the machine to celebrate the Texas State Fairs centennial (?) It has a Red border and has the Texas State Fair around the badge. I have only seen one but there were several hundred made for that event.

Billy
Billy what would it be worth ?
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Old 12-19-2010, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
For a Tan FW I would give that in a New York second!! I dont care if it was locked up or not, if it is in good cosmetic condition that is a steal!!

Billy
I'd listen to Billy and go for it.
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Old 12-19-2010, 04:16 PM
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Billy is the wise old owl on machines.

My gran danced at the Texas State Fair. I would love one of those!
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I wouldn't have to have it shipped as she lives only 20 minutes away from me.
I asked her to consider $300, but she came back with no less than $350 Canadian.
I didn't see a photo, but she says it is in excellent condition. She also said it sews well.
I would def. give it a test run before buying it.
I don't know about the case and accessories.
We've stopped the offer for now, so if anyone else is game, just PM me and I'll give you her details.
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