Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
  • I may have new addition to my little family... >
  • I may have new addition to my little family...

  • I may have new addition to my little family...

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 01-19-2015, 09:42 AM
      #1  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Dec 2013
    Location: Canton GA
    Posts: 113
    Default I may have new addition to my little family...

    I was bad and looked on CL in charlotte area and found this..

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/atq/4823159286.html

    sn is G9435641. Made 1922. She said it runs fine... LOL. Figured I was sort of safe since she is 5 hrs away.. But then a bright idea hit me... Send my parents... Lol. So they are on the way to look at her and buy if she runs and looks good. And my Dad will try and get the price down


    I need another machine like I need a hole in my head....
    melmerr1 is offline  
    Old 01-19-2015, 09:48 AM
      #2  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Mar 2013
    Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
    Posts: 16,105
    Default

    Seems like you sent the right people. I used to send my sister for deals at garage sales. She used to be able to get people down to 25-40% of the asking price.
    tessagin is offline  
    Old 01-19-2015, 10:00 AM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Feb 2012
    Posts: 8,091
    Default

    Looks like a 127 with the Sphinx decals. Nice machine. I hope your dad can get the price down, I think a C note is a bit more than I'd pay for it.

    Joe
    J Miller is offline  
    Old 01-19-2015, 12:04 PM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Oct 2013
    Location: Centralia, WA, USA
    Posts: 4,890
    Default

    What I can see of the decals looks better than most. I doubt the case is original. I would have expected a bentwood. That case looks more like 1940s vintage. On the plus side you have the correct bobbin winder for an electric machine.
    Rodney
    Rodney is offline  
    Old 01-19-2015, 01:07 PM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    Macybaby's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2013
    Location: South Dakota
    Posts: 8,151
    Default

    Very nice machine! thought it was funny that the machine in the listing is a 127, but the one in the paper clipping is a 128.

    This is what the one in the clipping looks like in full color.



    So if someone had a La Vincedora decal that was only "gold" that would be rare. The one they are selling is actually very common, but in very nice shape.
    Macybaby is offline  
    Old 01-19-2015, 01:27 PM
      #6  
    Senior Member
     
    KenmoreRulesAll's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2014
    Location: Puget Sound Region
    Posts: 772
    Default

    Beautiful. I hope you get it and at a discounted price.
    KenmoreRulesAll is offline  
    Old 01-19-2015, 01:44 PM
      #7  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Dec 2013
    Location: Canton GA
    Posts: 113
    Default

    he got it for $80.. I may have tried harder but I am happy. Mom said it sews nice and is a bit dirty but in good condition... I am happy .. Lol. I just need to stay off CL
    melmerr1 is offline  
    Old 01-19-2015, 02:58 PM
      #8  
    Super Member
     
    Macybaby's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2013
    Location: South Dakota
    Posts: 8,151
    Default

    Sounds nice! Now - DO NOT USE WATER, you'll silver the decals. For who knows why, this decal pattern seems to be rather delicate compared to most of the Singers. One reason it's hard to find one that looks really nice.
    Macybaby is offline  
    Old 01-19-2015, 03:02 PM
      #9  
    Super Member
     
    Macybaby's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2013
    Location: South Dakota
    Posts: 8,151
    Default

    BTW - I've bought several machines around the Atlanta area - my son lives to the east, and when we go visit I load up. Next time we'll have the van, so I can fit even more!

    I've made my son pick up a few for me, however DH and I have found some in the thrift shops around the area.
    Macybaby is offline  
    Old 01-23-2015, 09:24 AM
      #10  
    Junior Member
     
    nlpakk's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2011
    Location: Fingerlakes area, NYS
    Posts: 225
    Default

    We rarely ever have vintage machines on our craigs list, although over a year ago I did get my 1951 201 and I love it. When I went to look at it, I wasn't very impressed but took down the #'s and came home and looked it up and discovered how great the 201 is, called them back and got it for 40.00. It didn't need a thing, but we oiled it up and hubby checked it out. I use it all the time for piecing. I just need to find a better 1/4" foot, I don't like the one with the extra guide on it.
    nlpakk is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    pscott392
    Pictures
    11
    06-18-2011 04:03 PM
    annyroony2
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    105
    06-13-2011 04:39 PM
    gzuslivz
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    95
    05-08-2011 11:49 AM
    sewbizgirl
    For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    105
    04-20-2011 08:52 PM
    sewred
    For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    45
    05-25-2010 07:18 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is Off
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter