amcatanzaro

I don't ever spend that much.

oldsewnsew

A special seat has been reserved in hell for that one. BWAH HAH HAH!!

mlmack

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/gms/4505191744.html

"antique black Singer sewing machines for decorating"

Mrs. SewNSew

I think she is actually meaning to use it as a home decor piece, but sheesh, it sounds like she expects people will want to bedazzle the thing!

amcatanzaro

http://dayton.craigslist.org/atq/4504471562.html

Who is this antique dealer?

Mrs. SewNSew

Annnnd now it has been sitting there un-used and un-oiled for 24 years. Hmmmm wonder if the machine is even in there. The seller doesn't seem to want to show it to us.

SteveH

don't even get me started on the "i want TOP $$$ but can't be bothered to take a decent photo" subject....

Rodney

I want that antique dealer to appraise everything in my house then sell the stuff at those prices for me. I'd be rich!
Rodney

Rodney

I just got to thinking I don't get to be too hard on people re-purposing old things. I'm getting ready to turn an old cast iron lavabo (it looks like a cross between a utility sink and a urinal to me) into a small fountain. The difference is if anyone wants to return it to it's original use, they can.
I can still rank on their workmanship though.
Rodney

mlmack

I'd be willing to bet that in 1980, you would have likely had a hard time giving away a black Singer.

At least the guy made up a reasonable number. Most folks would have said it appraised for $1000+.