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Found this on Craigslist today. Is it worth $40? She says it works, but I won't be able to see if it does. I forgot to ask about the cover. She has the buttonholer and the foot pedal. DH is capable to do some repairs if it needs it.
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Well.... I'd spend $40 on a dinner out, so if I wanted the machine...I'd buy it & stay home for dinner! (it's a nice collectible whether it works or not)
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That's kind of what I'm thinking, but I don't know anything about value of old machines. I'm on fixed income and $40 seems enough that I should get at least a good meal's worth for my money!
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I'd buy! Especially with helpful DH!
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Go for it! I would.
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If you want it, then it's worth the money. I would try to talk her down because it's missing the plate on the bobbin area. Billy, aka Lostn51, may have a replacement for the plate, but that's a common part to be missing so it may be hard to find.
There are tutorials for cleaning and servicing vintage machines. |
Originally Posted by irishrose
If you want it, then it's worth the money. I would try to talk her down because it's missing the plate on the bobbin area. Billy, aka Lostn51, may have a replacement for the plate, but that's a common part to be missing so it may be hard to find.
There are tutorials for cleaning and servicing vintage machines. |
Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ
Found this on Craigslist today. Is it worth $40? She says it works, but I won't be able to see if it does. I forgot to ask about the cover. She has the buttonholer and the foot pedal. DH is capable to do some repairs if it needs it.
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At that price? Buy it!!
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I've got an appointment to see the machine tomorrow. I PMd Billy for some advice and hope to hear from him before then. I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy this. Don't you beat me to it, Char! LOL
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Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ
Found this on Craigslist today. Is it worth $40? She says it works, but I won't be able to see if it does. I forgot to ask about the cover. She has the buttonholer and the foot pedal. DH is capable to do some repairs if it needs it.
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I think you should buy it. It's very pretty!
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I have the plates for the machine if she doesn't have it and if the motor is bad I might have the motor for it if you don't want to convert it to a hand crank. But it is definitely worth the money!!
It is a Singer 128 and is a Vibrating Shuttle machine which honestly does not need a motor on it to begin with. trust me when you hit the gas you will know what I am talking about you will be chasing it all over the place!! But I have all the parts for that machine if your needing anything so jump on it if you want it it is well worth the money!! Billy |
Its really pretty!
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
I have the plates for the machine if she doesn't have it and if the motor is bad I might have the motor for it if you don't want to convert it to a hand crank. But it is definitely worth the money!!
It is a Singer 128 and is a Vibrating Shuttle machine which honestly does not need a motor on it to begin with. trust me when you hit the gas you will know what I am talking about you will be chasing it all over the place!! But I have all the parts for that machine if your needing anything so jump on it if you want it it is well worth the money!! THANK YOU, BILLY! I will definitely buy it. Billy |
Beautiful. I say go for it.
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she looks nice
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Yes! Buy it!
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I say buy it only if you have a strong desire for it. And since dh can fix it, might be a great addition for a collection.
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And.... are we a happy camper ????
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We are a happy camper!!! It's in cleaning now. Will post pictures when it's done.
Thank you all, especially lostn51, for your good advice. This is definitely worth $40. |
If for nothing else, it is pretty to look at!
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