Originally Posted by wesing
Hello all -
I was previewing estate sale links this week and found a very bad picture that I could just make out was a FW. I took an hour off before work yesterday to be at the sale early. When I got there they were handing out numbers and I was number 33. I was not encouraged, but thought maybe since the picture was so bad noone would realize what it was. I waited in line with # 32, who buys and sells, and #38, who is a "recreational" estate sale attender. I never told them what I was looking for, but the dealer did share what he wanted (he wasn't interested in the machine).
Before they opened the house up, they put all the jewelry and sterling out in the front yard on tables, and opened the basement which contained all the tools and a brand new washer and dryer. Several people got what they came for from those mini-sales and left. When they opened the house they said they would let in #s 1 - 25, but since several had left they let in through 40.
I found the machine in the LR and grabbed it, and right after me the lady who had #38 put her hands on it and said it was hers. Luckily, a worker was right next to that table and told us that I had it first. After talking to her all morning, it turns out we were both there for that one item. I thought then that it might be more than I was willing to spend since it had no case or attachments, so I asked the price. When she told me it was $20, I said I would definitely want it.
I felt bad for the lady, but I did find it first, and I got there earlier in the morning to get in first. I hope she finds a good deal like this.
Now I'm going to have to clean it up. We checked the electrical last night and when we saw it was fine we plugged it in. It runs, but it makes some noise, so I'm sure it needs lubrication. I will want to get it all dolled up before I start putting the oil to it, though. I will eventually also want to get a 1/4" seam guide, case, and maybe some attachments.
I'm off to look for the cleaning tutorial now. Thanks for looking.
Darren
Good for you, congratulations. I know you will definitely enjoy it. Don't people like the lady who tried to grab it away from you just make you furious. I have seen so many people like that, and just because it is something they want also they think it is going to be theirs. This happened to me once on Christmas Eve with a tree at Wal Mart. I had not planned to purchase this tree, because of the price but had wanted to prior to this night. My son and I walked into the store for something else., and there it was still decorated, plus 5 sets of lights, 75% off. It was next to the service desk. I knew one of the ladies at the desk and told here I wanted it, and offered to pay her then, she said no, she started making a sold sign right then. Just as the clerk was taking the sign to put on the tree, a lady walked in and said I want that tree, the clerk told her it was sold, and she said I don't care I want it anyway. I was still at the counter. I ask the clerk if I needed to go ahead and pay for it again, and she said no I will stay right here and make sure you get it, I had taught two of her children in 1st grade. Anyway I was the lucky one with the tree, and have enjoyed it for many years. Sorry this doesn't have a thing to do with quilting.