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    Old 03-15-2012, 07:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
    oh yes..very high for a slapped together machine. It is on a treadle base, but has a MOTOR??? really....looks like a Frankensinger to me!
    Looks like it was a treadle at first, and someone added the motor. Still too high in price for me.
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    Old 03-16-2012, 11:15 AM
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    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/2905565075.html
    I wonder how much it is worth cleaned up and working???
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    Old 03-16-2012, 12:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/2905565075.html
    I wonder how much it is worth cleaned up and working???
    I think sometimes people think that if they don't clean it up, it will look older and worth the outlandish prices they want for them
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    Old 03-17-2012, 01:35 PM
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    Maybe the grime makes it a collectible?
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    Old 03-18-2012, 09:53 AM
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but is there something missing here?

    http://reno.craigslist.org/atq/2907265885.html

    All but a "steal"!!

    http://reno.craigslist.org/clt/2886627708.html

    This one is...well....

    http://reno.craigslist.org/clt/2906637769.html

    Cute machine, nice case, but ????

    http://reno.craigslist.org/atq/2891562334.html
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    Old 03-18-2012, 04:58 PM
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    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/atq/2909379056.html
    UH excuse me. Where does it say SINGER on that Universal sewing machine???
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    Old 03-18-2012, 05:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/2905565075.html
    I wonder how much it is worth cleaned up and working???
    Are those drawers put onto the cabinet....BACKWARDS?????
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    http://muncie.craigslist.org/tls/2909633448.html
    It took me a while to find the sewing machine... hint - i think it has thread...
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/atq/2909379056.html
    UH excuse me. Where does it say SINGER on that Universal sewing machine???
    I can just make out the emblem that it is a Deluxe model also!!
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    Old 03-18-2012, 09:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/2905565075.html
    I wonder how much it is worth cleaned up and working???
    Why oh why do they take pictures of the backside. I wonder what else is missing besides the spool pin? And yes, the drawers are in backwards.
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