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    Old 10-09-2010, 01:56 PM
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    My MIL gave this to me about 6 or 7 years ago, when they moved out of their big house and had to downsize. It's a Western Electric, and the motor says May 1917 on it. It certainly needs some work to be functional, but I don't know whether to sell it or not.

    I don't have room in my sewing room to keep it set up and it's much to heavy to be a "pretend featherweight"

    If I decide to sell it, does anyone have an idea of what it might be worth?
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    Old 10-09-2010, 02:04 PM
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    Send a message to Lostin51. He works with vintage machines and would be able to fill you in on value, etc. What a lovely machine.
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    Old 10-09-2010, 02:07 PM
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    Wow...she sure is pretty :) (Green with envy here) I'd love to have her but no funds right now. Lostn51 could give you an estimate maybe? His name is Billy and he works with old machines. Hope you get a good price out of her. :D
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    Old 10-09-2010, 02:13 PM
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    I bet she would clean up REALLY PRETTY!!!!!
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    Old 10-09-2010, 02:17 PM
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    It is really pretty!
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    Old 10-09-2010, 02:24 PM
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    oh my so pretty, you should keep her, what a treasure!
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    Old 10-09-2010, 02:30 PM
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    Originally Posted by oksewglad
    Send a message to Lostin51. He works with vintage machines and would be able to fill you in on value, etc. What a lovely machine.
    Thanks! I PMed him.
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    Old 10-09-2010, 02:36 PM
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    Originally Posted by quiltilicious
    Originally Posted by oksewglad
    Send a message to Lostin51. He works with vintage machines and would be able to fill you in on value, etc. What a lovely machine.
    Thanks! I PMed him.
    LOL I did too!
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    Old 10-09-2010, 02:47 PM
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    let billy or lostin51 fix it up for you you may regret it if you sellit or give it away. ask me how i know!
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    Old 10-09-2010, 02:49 PM
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    I'd try to keep it. It's a beauty and I don't remember seeing one like that before.
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