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Old 09-16-2015, 06:48 AM
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Ok I've received great tips for oiling my machine. So how much are these machines are costing these days? About 10 -15 years I paid $350.
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Old 09-16-2015, 03:56 PM
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They, like many other antique, collectibles have come down in price. They can be purchased on Ebay, without cases for $167 to $200. Some with cases have gone from $167=350. A lot depends on the paint grade and "goodies" that come with the machine. Asking prices on Ebay aren't selling prices. You can check "sold" prices for the machine.
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Forgot to add that machines with known defects can go for less, but those are the exception. Research is needed to establish a price for a certain machine, with case and attachments, etc. I bought one for $162 with nothing with it. I later found a disheveled case and redid it.
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Old 09-17-2015, 12:59 PM
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Its so tricky with these guys. The past year I've been trying to find one for under $200 with no luck. Everyone around here is asking $300+. Just missed out on a 222k for $650.
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I think in our area they are also in the $200-$350 range. There was a bubble a while back when prices were going higher, but now it's pretty stable for a machine in good condition. It depends a lot where you buy it - tag sales might be way less, but anyone who knows what amazing little darlings they are will probably charge you the going rate for your area.
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