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10-30-2011, 11:08 AM

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emmah

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The Fiatelli made in Japan

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10-30-2011, 02:41 PM

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KatFish

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Here are my 15s.

15-125 Singer

[ATTACH=CONFIG]279560[/ATTACH]

15 clone

[ATTACH=CONFIG]279561[/ATTACH]

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10-30-2011, 05:15 PM

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ann31039

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I have that Commander. Great little machine. My first. Given to me by my great aunt when I was 8. about 35 years ago. I've sewed so much denim and leather on it. still sews great. cant kill those machines.

10-31-2011, 04:02 AM

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miriam

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WOW there are a lot of different machines! Keep 'em comin'!!!
The prices vary wildly too - here are a couple examples - none of these are mine though.
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/2650374774.html
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/2676259980.html
http://muncie.craigslist.org/hsh/2667279841.html

10-31-2011, 05:41 AM

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emmah

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Wow, those first two prices are high. I paid $15 for mine. I do notice Craigslisters often are way off on value of things! Usually on the high end.

10-31-2011, 07:03 AM

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deplaylady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by miriam

Wow, those first two prices are high. I paid $15 for mine. I do notice Craigslisters often are way off on value of things! Usually on the high end.

Wow! Gretel - the 15-30 with the Tiffany decals, was $20 on CL and the White was $13.99 at a Goodwill store.

10-31-2011, 05:06 PM

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miriam

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For what ever reason these have not caught on like the FW or the Singer 301 - they are a good all around machine. They are easy to work on and you can get parts. Yes there are people trying to get a couple hundred for one - but then you can pick them up for $30 or $40 in fantastic shape - from what I've seen in the $15 range they probably need something worked on. Check the wires to make sure they are not cracked or exposed.

10-31-2011, 07:04 PM

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melinda1962

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OMG How could anybody up there pass up that Coronado machine? That is the most retro thing I have ever seen. Cool.

10-31-2011, 07:54 PM

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This is my 15 clone that I bought on ebay last year. After I saw Startlite/Jan's post of a similar Compac machine, I started watching ebay, CL, and local sales for a similar machine. I only bought it because I love the color, but it turns out I also enjoy sewing on it and have completed one top using this machine.

Darren

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