This is what I may pick up, would you???

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09-13-2011, 05:31 AM

#41

wonderwoman

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That is my thought too. Depending on the price....

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Originally Posted by SuzyQ

depending on how much she costs, I might buy her just to polish her up and admire her!

Susan

09-13-2011, 05:42 AM

#42

Geri B

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If the price is right, grab it....even if it never works again....the craftsmanship of the old Singers is fantastic....wish we had some of that quality workmanship and prettiness now.....now we are all into "plastic" and throw away......

09-13-2011, 05:53 AM

#43

threadsdmr

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It would depend on how much it was. Cleaning it up is not a hard job and oil will probably fix the wheel and needle problem. It is beautiful.

09-13-2011, 06:17 AM

#44

Rettie V. Grama

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Being the fact that it is froze up, you may have a problem getting it to work, but if you want it for a conversation piece---go for it.

09-13-2011, 06:19 AM

#45

luvstoquilt

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I would jump on that one even if all I did was shine it and drool on it!

09-13-2011, 06:30 AM

#46

GrandmaLola

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I have one in a treadle cabinet. Love it! She'll clean up nice and sew a perfect stitch! But then I love vintage machines.

09-13-2011, 06:36 AM

#47

GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joselake

Have a chance to buy this 1900 Model 27 Singer. The motor and light work but need a little work on getting the wheel and needle to turn. Going to take it in and see how much it costs to repair. Since it's 1900 - 110 years old, probably not too many parts available, so we'll see.

Would you buy this? or should I let it pass and look for a featherweight

Depending on the price, how about jsut using it for a prop if it's too expensive to clean and repair?

09-13-2011, 06:40 AM

#48

My time

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joselake

She's asking $35 for her and then the cost to fix her. I suspect it will cost me about $100 when all is said and done.

If you really want it go for it. The price seems reasonable.

09-13-2011, 06:41 AM

#49

GrannieAnnie

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.................The only problem that I can see, if you buy this machine, is that you will be doomed to start collecting these old machines until you start running out of room in your house. You will be looking for new and unique way's to hide (I mean display) your machines....such as the bathroom .....................CabbagePatchKid

LOL, As it happens, I do have room for a cabinet in my bathroom. I've got two cabinets waiting to be refinished. One is going in my diningroom. I know exactly where. The other????????? I was hoping for the livingroom, but things are pretty tight in there.