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    Old 07-29-2012, 11:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by MrsBoats
    "Best offer can have something rare." I think the poster's definition of 'rare' is somewhat different than mine...

    http://norfolk.craigslist.org/for/3170221860.html
    I looked at the pics before looking at the price. Should there not be a decimal point after the 5? Those decals are all silver to boot!
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    Old 07-29-2012, 03:09 PM
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    Huh? Are they selling a machine? http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/atq/3165039980.html
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    Old 07-29-2012, 08:28 PM
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    This one has SCAMMER written all over it! http://toledo.craigslist.org/atq/3171430255.html
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    Old 07-29-2012, 08:50 PM
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    Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
    This one has SCAMMER written all over it! http://toledo.craigslist.org/atq/3171430255.html
    One does get the idea that English is not a first language for this seller, but it doesn't feel like a scam...other than it's over priced!
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    Old 07-30-2012, 07:53 PM
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    http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ400380139

    Holy cow!! $650!
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    Old 07-30-2012, 08:46 PM
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    just when you thought Oklahoma was doing ok...first I went to the local thrift shop and found a nice Singer sphinx decaled treadle.missing the front slide plate, no belt or accessories...for $145...yep...idiots...had a note comparing to 2 machines on ebay listed at $400.....I wrote a nice letter to the director....

    then comes CL...
    OY: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/fuo/3156401805.html
    what do they think the KNEE lever is for???

    but this one,..I am thinking on...anyone know anything about this model?
    http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/for/3154068331.html
    she looks so clean and sleek..and ready to serve...hehehe
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    Old 07-30-2012, 08:47 PM
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    Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane

    beautiful...but you got that right..WOW...
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    Old 07-30-2012, 08:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by Charlee
    One does get the idea that English is not a first language for this seller, but it doesn't feel like a scam...other than it's over priced!
    yep trying to write in text instead of words..no scammer would post that many pick...the price is about $250 too much, but she is nice looking...
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    Old 07-30-2012, 08:49 PM
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    [QUOTE=jaciqltznok;5407398]just when you thought Oklahoma was doing ok...first I went to the local thrift shop and found a nice Singer sphinx decaled treadle.missing the front slide plate, no belt or accessories...for $145...yep...idiots...had a note comparing to 2 machines on ebay listed at $400.....I wrote a nice letter to the director....

    then comes CL...
    OY: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/fuo/3156401805.html
    what do they think the KNEE lever is for???

    Okay, the first thing is that they have this machine listed as a treadle. Which just cements what he/she wrote in the ad:

    dont know how to work it. and dont know if it works.
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    Originally Posted by MrsBoats
    "Best offer can have something rare." I think the poster's definition of 'rare' is somewhat different than mine...

    http://norfolk.craigslist.org/for/3170221860.html
    not even sure that is a singer....
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