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startella18 01-01-2014 08:20 PM

Help with Western Electric machine please!!!
 
Does anyone know how to find info out on a Western Electric sewing machines??
I just got one from my in-laws that was in their attic. The serial number is 169664.
I've not been able to find much of anything out, beyond W.E. was only made 2 yrs.
I'd like to be able to find out what its worth for insurance purposes.
Thanks in advance!!!!
P.S. I will post pics when I get a chance.

miriam 01-02-2014 02:49 AM

We do not do appraisals - when you have to collect insurance it might be up to an adjuster how much something is worth.

Macybaby 01-02-2014 02:56 AM

there are very, very few older machines that are worth enough that you'd need to list them for insurance purposes. I can almost gaurentee a Western Electric is not one of the few that would qualify.

But pictures would still be nice!

Macybaby 01-02-2014 05:53 AM

There is one for sale on ebay ending this morning - $129 with free shipping - not takers yet. That may give you an idea what the market value is.

mlmack 01-02-2014 05:55 AM

Make sure you get one of those appraisers I always see mentioned on Craigslist and eBay. They always appraise for top dollar.

miriam 01-02-2014 06:02 AM


Originally Posted by mlmack (Post 6487619)
Make sure you get one of those appraisers I always see mentioned on Craigslist and eBay. They always appraise for top dollar.

Of course!!! What is their phone number again Mark?

Caroline S 01-02-2014 06:13 AM

When I spoke to my insurance guy about insuring my collection he told me that if anything happened such as a fire, flood, etc., that the insurance company would only pay you for the replacement value. And that was only when you purchased the replacement.

miriam 01-02-2014 06:16 AM


Originally Posted by Caroline S (Post 6487645)
When I spoke to my insurance guy about insuring my collection he told me that if anything happened such as a fire, flood, etc., that the insurance company would only pay you for the replacement value. And that was only when you purchased the replacement.

AH SSSOOOOOOO that's why they have such high prices on CL!!!!!!!

mlmack 01-02-2014 03:25 PM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 6487629)
of course!!! What is their phone number again mark?

1-800-hidolla

oldsewnsew 01-03-2014 12:31 PM

were you going for comprehensive collision, or just liability...:)


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