I'm either an idjit or totally brilliant -- you decide
04-02-2013, 06:57 PM
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I like the white FW's and just this evening I sat and WATCHED a white FW sell on E-bay for $177.00. The seller listed it as "for parts or repair" but in the description she stated that the machine worked, but was sluggish and that it was probably because the belt was slipping. Cosmetically ... very nice machine.
My finger hovered over the buy button but in the end I decided I didn't want a FW that badly to spend that much (I know it's not a lot for a white FW ... but it was more than I think they are *worth*).
My finger hovered over the buy button but in the end I decided I didn't want a FW that badly to spend that much (I know it's not a lot for a white FW ... but it was more than I think they are *worth*).
04-03-2013, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Belfrybat
I have absolutely no luck with auctions at E-Bay -- even when I'm there in the final seconds someone comes along and makes a bid just above mine. The last straw was 4 Featherweights all ending the same day. My limit was $250.00 postage included. Two went too high and the others got snatched out from under me in the last second. So... I found this newly listed "Buy it Now" and grabbed it. No case, few attachments, 220V, but it shows minimal wear, has been serviced by a professional and is ready to go. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261194409097...84.m1439.l2649
We were born in the same year about 150 miles away from each other. Her in Scotland and me in North England, so we sort of speak the same language (just different accents
). The step down transformer was an additional $17.00. I figure I can make a quilted carry bag for her and I have a 15-91 which came with tons of attachments I think will fit a Featherweight.
So... have I made a collossal mistake or a good purchase?
Oh, and does anyone know where I can download a manual for her (hopefully free)?
We were born in the same year about 150 miles away from each other. Her in Scotland and me in North England, so we sort of speak the same language (just different accents
). The step down transformer was an additional $17.00. I figure I can make a quilted carry bag for her and I have a 15-91 which came with tons of attachments I think will fit a Featherweight.So... have I made a collossal mistake or a good purchase?
Oh, and does anyone know where I can download a manual for her (hopefully free)?
04-03-2013, 10:47 AM
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Yikes, I'd say you did very well! A lot of those machines go for $300 and up. So what it doesnt have the case or attach. Attachments are easy to find and as others have said, there are other ways to store/travel with it. I looked at that Seles other items and holy moley were they high priced!
04-03-2013, 10:49 AM
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Yikes, I'd say you did very well! A lot of those machines go for $300 and up. So what it doesnt have the case or attach. Attachments are easy to find and as others have said, there are other ways to store/travel with it. I looked at that Sellers other items and holy moley were they high priced!
04-04-2013, 07:02 AM
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It looks to me like you got a very nice machine and all the things you need to add to it can be obtained or as in the case you can modify another type of bag/case to work for you. The machine looks very nice and I know you will enjoy this little jewel very much!! You are brilliant. :>)
04-04-2013, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Belfrybat
Bidding and walking away used to work for me in the early years of E-Bay but no longer. I'm often the highest bid until the last few minutes when someone beats me by the next increment. I much prefer "Buy it Now". I just hope this Featherweight is as nice as she looks and is described. I got her for $43.00 below my limit, so even though she doesn't come with much, I think I got a fairly good deal.
04-04-2013, 07:20 AM
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I just had a good laugh when I saw your heading...Idjit is how my Irish grandmother would say idiot.....when someone did something silly she would say "is it an idjit you are now?" with that rising inflection that posed it as a question no matter what she was saying...
04-04-2013, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kellen46
Idjit is how my Irish grandmother would say idiot.....
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