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Originally Posted by MarieM
I just got a call from our local thrift store owner and she has a Necchi Alco, that was all she knew. I can't get there today and she is closed Sunday and Monday so I'll have to check it out on Tuesday. Do any of you have an experience w/the Alco model? What about price? Any help will be appreciated.
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Marie M.
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Marie M.
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
. . . Another 3/4 size portable you may want to check out is the Singer 185J.
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Originally Posted by luce321
What a beauty! Sharon, I was just on e-bay looking at the 221's. When you purchase on e-bay and they state that the machine is in working order, how does one know if it really is? Lucy
I also bought a model 28 with a beautiful Bentwood case. I asked the seller if he would ship the case separate from the machine and he said, no, he knew what he was doing and never had any problems as long as he took the spool pin off so that it wouldn't punch a hole in the case. :roll: When the machine arrived the beautiful case was now in a million pieces and the wooden box that the machine sat in was also broken.
[quote=Miz Johnny]
I paid more than that for my first one, but learned how to do a full service on it, then sold for more than I paid for it, so it wasn't overpriced for me!!
Yep, my first one was $300 plus tax, and I was happy to get it for that price as it is a 1935 model!
Nancy
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by lnlwhitt
I just got home with a Singer featherweight 221-1. It's in good shape with the case and attachments. I paid 300.00 do you think I paid too much? It was a silent auction at a thrift store so it went to a good cause. Where do I find the "birthday" info. The serial number starts AG82...isn't that what you look up?
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Nancy
Hi Billy,
I am so glad you have this post.
I have a old sewing machine and cabnet that I bought from a friend in need of some money, paid 75.00 for it, 20 years ago
I have always wondered about it. Never really knew were or who to go to, I would love to know more about it, I have it sitting in my studio. I would love to see if it could ever be restored and maybe sew something on it one day!
This machine is just so pretty to me !
Richmond on the front, very hard to read , on back The Charles Williams Store NY, I have a box of attachments with it, internet has not been any help !!!
I am thinking it is from 1928-or older.
In this photo it is in storage waiting for me to get my studio finished, I will send better photos as soon as I can get them uploaded.
Thanks Marie
I am so glad you have this post.
I have a old sewing machine and cabnet that I bought from a friend in need of some money, paid 75.00 for it, 20 years ago
I have always wondered about it. Never really knew were or who to go to, I would love to know more about it, I have it sitting in my studio. I would love to see if it could ever be restored and maybe sew something on it one day!
This machine is just so pretty to me !
Richmond on the front, very hard to read , on back The Charles Williams Store NY, I have a box of attachments with it, internet has not been any help !!!
I am thinking it is from 1928-or older.
In this photo it is in storage waiting for me to get my studio finished, I will send better photos as soon as I can get them uploaded.
Thanks Marie
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Originally Posted by qltndog
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by qltndog
Billy, you told someone that owned a FW not to use Liquid Gold on it but to use carnuba wax. I have seen waxes with carnuba wax but with other ingredients. What brand/name should I look for? Also, I have a 301A. Should I use Liquid Gold on that or the carnuba wax. Thanks
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
. . . Another 3/4 size portable you may want to check out is the Singer 185J.
Billy
I have another 185K like it that I am going to repaint and sell but I am wondering what color to shoot it.
Billy
Originally Posted by mama2josh
So this is not exactly a vintage machine, but I did get it when I bought an old machine. Can anyone tell me what it is?
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Tara
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Tara
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
The 185J may be small and cute, but they're every bit as heavy as a 99.
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
. . . Another 3/4 size portable you may want to check out is the Singer 185J.
Billy
I have another 185K like it that I am going to repaint and sell but I am wondering what color to shoot it.
Billy
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