Sewing Machine Sellers by Type
#11
The "I saw it on eBay for XXX" seller. Ad states "No lowballers" these things go for 1100.00 on eBay.
#12
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
Posts: 16,105
Went to an estate sale. Knew what they wanted for the FW. They wiped it with windex and then used furniture polish on it. I really had no intentions on buying it because I just didn't have the $300.00 to spend. I wanted to test it. Took my test kit, denim piece. The machine would not turn. They were very reluctant to let me touch it. Thought I would buy it just because. They had a tag on it stating "Mint condition". Attachments and partial manual. Yep they were firm on the price. I left with my kit and my $250.00.
#14
Yes, and for the CL here in Tennessee. But my son is the lucky one. He sees through their BS and shoots them a line of his own BS and brings me a 15 91 home for $10, or just yesterday, a beautiful late model Singer for $6. I haven't checked it out yet, and he didn't get anything except the machine--he hasn't learned yet to ask if the seller has the attachments and book. But I am working on him; I make him help me clean them up and get them running, griping all along because he didn't bring this or that for it home with him.
This was a funny read for me here this morning. I'm doing my forum reading before I make myself get up and get something accomplished--it is raining--my excuse anyway.
This was a funny read for me here this morning. I'm doing my forum reading before I make myself get up and get something accomplished--it is raining--my excuse anyway.
#19
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millville, NJ
Posts: 1,835
I thank goodness for the high priced sellers. If they were all bargains I'd have to build myself a new house or spend a fortune on storage. I once kept a few machines at the local self storage and I would have been ahead by giving them away by the time they finally did sell. I was like a squirrel gathering nuts for winter for a while there but I think I'm reformed and try not to fall off the wagon unless something spectacular comes along.
Jon
Jon
#20
condition: excellent
This was my favorite craigslist ad this week! They are asking $250.
I bought this antique sewing machine for $80. I sent it to restore and refinish with a specialist in antiques, cost me $265 to do it. He did a great job. I do have the sewing machine that came with it, but I removed for restoration, but still in working condition.
Measurement: 20"W x 15 1/2"D x 30"H
Great conversation piece. Recently moved to a new home and redecorated.
This was my favorite craigslist ad this week! They are asking $250.
I bought this antique sewing machine for $80. I sent it to restore and refinish with a specialist in antiques, cost me $265 to do it. He did a great job. I do have the sewing machine that came with it, but I removed for restoration, but still in working condition.
Measurement: 20"W x 15 1/2"D x 30"H
Great conversation piece. Recently moved to a new home and redecorated.
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