This is what I may pick up, would you???
09-13-2011, 06:49 AM
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Here's my thinking on $35 for a machine that may not work.
Supper out with hubby can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
A new purse can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
A vase of flowers can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
Supper out with hubby can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
A new purse can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
A vase of flowers can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
09-13-2011, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
If it's this or a featherweight, you're comparing apples and oranges... or an anchor and a feather. For $35 I would buy it, but I would do the repair myself, so that would keep the cost down.
Edited to say - I would be more likely to buy it in a treadle cabinet rather than with electricity.
Edited to say - I would be more likely to buy it in a treadle cabinet rather than with electricity.
Takes just minutes to remove the motor and set in a treadle cabinet. About 45 seconds if you have the screwdriver in your hand already!
09-13-2011, 06:58 AM
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Also agree with cabbagepatchkid ---i didn't start to be a vintage collector but I wanted a teadle and that started a new hobby. I like antiques . The vintage site on bd is awesome and will give you all the info you need. I'm working on #10 but running out of room.
Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Here's my thinking on $35 for a machine that may not work.
Supper out with hubby can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
A new purse can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
A vase of flowers can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
Supper out with hubby can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
A new purse can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
A vase of flowers can easily cost $35. Which would you rather have?
09-13-2011, 08:34 AM
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I could be way wrong here, but pretty sure that this machine was manufactured shortly after 1922 when Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb. There was a HUGE craze for anything and everything with the Egyptian artwork and Singer jumped on the bandwagon. I also believe that this artwork makes the machine more rare/valuable.
Do some research and also question Billy, here on this board. The man is an amazing resource of knowledge. You will find him on the vintage section.
Do some research and also question Billy, here on this board. The man is an amazing resource of knowledge. You will find him on the vintage section.
09-13-2011, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by kathome
I could be way wrong here, but pretty sure that this machine was manufactured shortly after 1922 when Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb. There was a HUGE craze for anything and everything with the Egyptian artwork and Singer jumped on the bandwagon. I also believe that this artwork makes the machine more rare/valuable.
Do some research and also question Billy, here on this board. The man is an amazing resource of knowledge. You will find him on the vintage section.
Do some research and also question Billy, here on this board. The man is an amazing resource of knowledge. You will find him on the vintage section.
09-13-2011, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by kathome
I could be way wrong here, but pretty sure that this machine was manufactured shortly after 1922 when Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb. There was a HUGE craze for anything and everything with the Egyptian artwork and Singer jumped on the bandwagon. I also believe that this artwork makes the machine more rare/valuable.
Do some research and also question Billy, here on this board. The man is an amazing resource of knowledge. You will find him on the vintage section.
Do some research and also question Billy, here on this board. The man is an amazing resource of knowledge. You will find him on the vintage section.
Actually I have a treadle Singer with the sphinx decals, manufactured in 1901. It is probably one of the most common decals in the US. It's also known as the Memphis or Egyptian.
Thanks for the clarification.
09-13-2011, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by kathome
Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by kathome
I could be way wrong here, but pretty sure that this machine was manufactured shortly after 1922 when Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb. There was a HUGE craze for anything and everything with the Egyptian artwork and Singer jumped on the bandwagon. I also believe that this artwork makes the machine more rare/valuable.
Do some research and also question Billy, here on this board. The man is an amazing resource of knowledge. You will find him on the vintage section.
Do some research and also question Billy, here on this board. The man is an amazing resource of knowledge. You will find him on the vintage section.
Actually I have a treadle Singer with the sphinx decals, manufactured in 1901. It is probably one of the most common decals in the US. It's also known as the Memphis or Egyptian.
Thanks for the clarification.
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