At least I feel like I got a great deal.. and if I didn't, well, I still think I did anyway! :-D

I've been looking for a nice-nice Singer 185J in the original case..
(I don't know why.. this machine just TALKS to me!)
...and a Singer hand crank.

Well.. I can mark the second off my list.

I downloaded a Craigslist notification app on my android phone so that I could keep an eye out on posts.
I'd missed out on a great machine awhile back and figured out the game!

This 1922 Singer model 99 with bentwood case, key and original manual was posted on Craigslist
...and within 30 minutes of it having posted, it was all mine for $80. :)

I haven't done anything to her yet..
However, I can imagine I'll be sitting in Billy's Vintage Lounge surfing through all the info to get her cleaned up. :)

It is just beautiful! Congratulations!!

Congratulations! Hope you enjoy using her. :)

Congratulations! It's really beautiful.

OH, what a find! I'm happy for you. I've looked at hand-cranked for the times when our electricity is out, but ended up with a treadle because my feet are stronger than my arthritic hands.
Have fun with your new toy, & I hope you find your other dream machine soon as well.

Great I got one in a raffle a few weeks ago 1911

beautiful, thanks

Congrat! Very nice find and good price! From your photo, it looks like your machine doesn't even need to be cleaned up.
Have fun with your new vintage machine!

They are both beautiful. Congratulations,
Sherryl
Candlequilter

Beautiful machine and seems to be great deal.

Looks like a beauty....have fun.

What a nice machine. Enjoy!

It's a beauty.

I am happy for you and it sure is pretty.

it's beautiful

WOW, she is beautiful!

lucky you!!

She's gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!! :D:D

Congrats!!

dont worry about what we think, i do however think you made out like a bandit. she is so pretty

Fabulous find!!!! Beauty of a machine.

Nice! I have a 1927 model but it needs a new power cord. It was my grandmothers.

Sweet! Congratulations :D

Looks great, Sounds like you got a deal on it.I'm still looking, now if i can talk my bride into.. 12 years on on the 29th May

She's a beauty!

What a find! Congratulations!

Yeah you!! It is beautiful! Enjoy!

I'm so happy for you. Enjoy.

I just realized that a hand crank would be awesome for power outages! I was thinking about treadles but forgot about that one. Thanks :)

I absolutely love my hand crank. It is a Frister and Rossman born sometime between 1891-1895 . When we were stationed in England the first time, we brought home several hand crank sewing machines as they are farily inexpensive there (back in the 80's). I have just the one left and will never part. She is in her coffin case and I have painstakenly kept her pretty and running well. She had no bad parts, but took forever to find the correct needles. After currency exchange, I think that she cost me about $10.00!

She is so cute.

Wow what a steal of a deal.

OMG....what a find...She is beautiful, love the case and she looks to be in pretty good shape...Congrats....

This is what you do when you're sicker than a dog, and supposed to be home in bed. (But, I can see it was soooooooo worth going out for). Congrats!

A beauty, and a great deal! Have fun!

Beautiful!!! Congrat's! I'm still waiting for my turn....I know it will come....patience....not what it is cracked up to be.....Anyways, ENJOY!

Wow! Lucky you!

Lucky you! Your machine is pretty! The case is awesome, too!
Congrats!

yes you did good!
congrats... she's beautiful

It's a beauty! So glad another person found a dream machine. Congrats!
Kat