Would you buy a 1935 Singer model 99?

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05-12-2011, 03:03 AM

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Weenween

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In a heart beat.

05-12-2011, 03:13 AM

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deedum

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Yea, I have a 99 and she is a sweetie! I also have other vintage singers which I dearly love, but don't think I would pass on a 99. They are real workhorses.

05-12-2011, 04:43 AM

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deirdre ann

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Originally Posted by cindit

I have read about the Singer Featherweights on this board and, of course, you people make me want one!! I found one on our local craigslist for $65. I researched the serial number and it was built in New Jersey in 1935, but the model number is 99, not 221. Would you buy it?
Here is the listing.

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/atq/2334162437.html

heya, theres a site called 'pattern reveiw' & they also reveiw all types of machines, maybe you could try them? x

05-12-2011, 04:52 AM

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Nona

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YES YES YES!!!!I have 2 99's. One is a Singer that I bought 30 years ago and have taught my children and girl scouts how to sew on it. I also have a "new" Spartan which is a stripped down model of the 99. I took it to a quilt rertreat last week and it replaced a newer machine and sewed all week. I think it was smiling for the excercise.

05-12-2011, 05:06 AM

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nemosmom

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yes! If you don't want it. Send me the info and I will buy it!

05-12-2011, 05:13 AM

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cindit

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Originally Posted by nemosmom

yes! If you don't want it. Send me the info and I will buy it!

I'll post on this discussion what I decide. If I don't get it, my first post had the craiglist listing.

05-12-2011, 05:26 AM

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nemosmom

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Oh I'm guessing you will love it. I already own a 1952 Featherweight, which I love as well. I bought mine off of ebay. I just took a class on how to maintain it and was amazed all the spots that needed to be oiled. Luckily it doesn't have to be done very often, and I bought a book to show everything about it. I'm set! Good luck to you in your decision making.