Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
08-12-2014, 05:49 AM
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At a charity auction about 3 years ago, I donated one, a blackside finish with many blackside accessories, and it went for $30. Less than what I had paid for it but the charity was pleased with the donation of the money. I also agree with the poster who said it's collectible only to someone who wants them.
08-13-2014, 02:00 PM
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This seems like a bargain: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ankar-Aut...-/321482163073
The seller is selling the manual and accessories separately (boo) but looks like all of it for less than $100.
The seller is selling the manual and accessories separately (boo) but looks like all of it for less than $100.
08-13-2014, 02:56 PM
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This seems like a bargain: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ankar-Aut...-/321482163073
The seller is selling the manual and accessories separately (boo) but looks like all of it for less than $100.
The seller is selling the manual and accessories separately (boo) but looks like all of it for less than $100.
08-13-2014, 03:41 PM
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Dude. Remember this one that hung around for months and months and I often talked about buying it? ... Free arm, bentwood bed extension, buy it now $55!! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1950-039-...vip=true&rt=nc
08-13-2014, 04:39 PM
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I believe Anker and Phoenix were the same company at one time. I have a Phoenix free arm:
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And I bought yet another 201-2:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]487547[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]487548[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]487549[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]487550[/ATTACH]
Time to get a storage unit.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]487546[/ATTACH]
And I bought yet another 201-2:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]487547[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]487548[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]487549[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]487550[/ATTACH]
Time to get a storage unit.
08-13-2014, 06:17 PM
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Oh, that 201-2 is so shiny and pretty! You can use my house as a storage unit for that machine and cabinet and stool.
08-13-2014, 06:34 PM
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Thank you all so much! I am so grateful for the wisdom you share!
08-14-2014, 06:13 AM
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Thanks, Judy. 
Yeah, I was kind of proud of my other one until I saw this one. (It needs a lot of lube because it's really stiff.) I could start a sewing school with all these machines. Too bad I don't know how to sew.
Yeah, I was kind of proud of my other one until I saw this one. (It needs a lot of lube because it's really stiff.) I could start a sewing school with all these machines. Too bad I don't know how to sew.
08-15-2014, 11:50 AM
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Aw - teach yourself how - it is a useful life skill - if you were here I'd have you sewing in an hour
08-15-2014, 01:18 PM
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Kenmore, check out some U-Tube videos, or go by the instructions that are in some manuals. A lot of them have lessons on "how to start sewing" in them. That would give you the basics. With all of the beautiful machines you have I know you must have wondered about it at least a few times.
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