Grandma's Sewing machine for sale on Craig's List
 

***Please note - none of these are my machines, I don't have to make this stuff up... some of these ads will expire quickly/will get deleted from CL. If in doubt start at the bottom of the postings for the most current good stuff***

Some of the best deals on Craig's List are grandma's old sewing machine.
Some of the worst deals on Craig's List are grandma's old sewing machine.

Add a few on here if you wish... I couldn't find them all... Some times I wonder if it isn't just their marketing ploy. I have bought some good stuff that way though. Sometimes they think they know what they have, some just want to get rid of it, some are probably out and out liars. You decide.

Some of it will be WAY OLD/EXPIRED, but we also have a fun thing going for stuff that is way out there and here is a link to that one: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...ml#post5969150

Anyway these are listed as having to do with Grandma's sewing machine... go on make your snarky remarks... add new grandma's sewing machines for sale to the list or just enjoy reading

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/atq/3710822395.html

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/3672005315.html

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/atq/3683964409.html

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/3696301995.html

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/hsh/3689650770.html
too much money to burn, bought it for her out of guilt

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/atq/3621112938.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/atq/3679591462.html
hhmmmm not even his own grandma...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/atq/3709264187.html
obviously Grandma departed a very long time ago or gave up on sewing a very long time ago...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/hsh/3569962757.html
and some of the descendants are misinformed...

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/atq/3696653953.html
who's grandma's was it?

grandma might be rolling over in her grave:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/3715243702.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...714580837.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/3673937118.html
does this one confuse you, too?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/atq/3625351034.html
clear my throat and shake my head. poor grandma....

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/atq/3622170390.html
I love the stories...
"Had a garage sale, and my grandma decided to part ways with this sewing machine desk. It is a White brand sewing machine model no. 764 serial no. 76167. This machine was introduced at the world fair in 1964 and it still runs and sews to this day. The knee pedal, and all the plugs still work. Wood is in good condition with all drawers and even the tray for the bobbins. Great condition. These go on eBay for $500 but my fiancé and I are moving so it has to go. Please call or text with any questions."

http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/3672245954.html

http://houston.craigslist.org/atq/3673173751.html
Grandma the enabler...

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...714580837.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/clt/3674049469.html
I'll save you the bother of looking.... NO PICTURE...
sewing machine - $200 (lewisville)
i have two for one very good price they ware my grandma's so you know what that means

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/atq/3710935000.html
new twist... selling it FOR grandma - at least she hasn't died yet so she will know where it is going...

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/atq/3618844131.html
some times Grandma had something very nice and I wish I could drive over there and pick it up on my way home from work... sigh.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...659054949.html
the price is $10000 Just in case someone has already snapped it up here is the story...
"There is a story to this piece. This has been in our family for over 100 years. When Grandpa's Mother passed away he was four, this was the only item he received to remember her by. To this day, my Grandmother still uses the sewing machine. The machine is a HOME RUN (that's the name of it.) Everything in there home looks new and this item is of no exception. Grandma is now 96 and wants to sell it. They had it appraised over 25 years ago for $10,000.00. The cabinet has never been refurbished and the coloring of the machine is still very vibrant. All original attachments included - even the oil can! I don't see a scratch on it! They don't make cabinets like this anymore! Many compartments for storage. All offers considered. The machine inside is called a Home Run. It goes with the cabinet. COD only please."

http://cnj.craigslist.org/atq/3713133585.html might be a good deal - if so it will be gone but the post is still there...

http://longisland.craigslist.org/hsh/3652069838.html
needs paint???

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/atq/3634523307.html
actually a nice machine - I just sold one... I wonder if they will take $10???

I'll save you all the bother of looking - no picture...
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/fuo/3705678428.html

"SINGER SEWING MACHINE!!! - $50 (SE 171ST POWELL) Brand new Singer Sewing Machine, my grandma bought it and now dosent want it. She lost the receit to return it. Please text for a picture, or call to come see it. 503-*** **** thank you:)"

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/3706801025.html
I don't know if I would marry that man honey..... He's smooth...
$350 what a bargain...
just so you don't have to bother to look:
"I have an all original Singer Sewing Machine in great condition!

It belonged to my fiance's great great grandma

Model # 66-1

I have the original manuals that came with the sewing machine.
I also have alot of attachments for the sewing machine and other collectible items.

This is an estate sale item located in my warehouse.

I will not part out, but sell as a whole.

For viewing or questions, please email me with your phone number or I will not respond back"

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/art/3690236540.html
know your stuff - buyer beware...

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...714801459.html
just LIKE the one Great Grandma had???

No wonder my CL adds don't sell. I don't put enough BS in them. :)

Joe

If the ads are still up - the BS probably didn't do any good yet.

I didn't have to look very hard to find ads from Grandma...

I have my grandmother's machine and now I am a greatgrandmother. Think I can 'cash' in on it? NO, my kids would "kill" me. LOL

Most of them I would pass on, but there are a couple of them that I would buy in a heartbeat. Thanks

The "Home Run" had us cracking up

I'm thinking that grandma's machine is not the best advertising route to take. Unfortunately, memories really aren't worth much to other people..... only to you. Some of these are nice machines......$10,000????? Really?????

here is the SFBay's never ending Grandma listing.... "It was Great Grandma's", that must be why it is so expensive.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/atq/3708831383.html

Either that or maybe they are throwing in a few cases of wine?

Gail

A couple more from the Detroit area....

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/3696301995.html

1940's Singer sewing machine in cabinet with bench, button holer with templates (1948), accessory attachments for sewing machine, leg pedal, sewing machine in excellent condition, cabinet shows years of use, this was my grandma's sewing machine and she took really good care of it.

asking $250

http://porthuron.craigslist.org/atq/3712588055.html

with attachments,manual, original belt. good shape still works has all the thread and sewing stuff from great grandma in the book it says pat . 1899...i think its about 1915

Asking $200.

Close, 1912-1913

Here is what grandma left in one of her drawers :D:D:D
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She left other stuff in a Singer 66 Lotus:
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I love looking at the stuff trying to figure out what Granny was doing with that in there... My favorite 'found' tool is a crochet needle with the end ground off and then sharpened. I use it so much!!!

Miriam, Green with envy over what Grandma left in her drawers. I have never found any with amount of stuff.

Chris

Most old sewing machines probably belonged to somebody's grandma....

That first picture is only one drawer from that cabinet. The other picture was just two drawers. I rarely do find stuff in the drawers. I love it when I do and I had to brag...

Does your collection count as belonging to someone's grandma????

Of course it does. Was just clarifying. Now will Wilbur leave anything in the drawers??

HHHHMMMM Wilbur hasn't discovered the drawers yet. I keep a close eye on him in my shop. He does not get the run of the place. Oiling the rocking horse was at his home. He doesn't know about attachments yet. He is way intrigued by sewing machines themselves. Just give him a sewing machine and a screwdriver and he is a happy little Bob the Builder. Junk machines do come in handy. I should fix him up with a bottle of oil to go with that junk SM and screwdriver. I hope a good chunk of his inheritance will be to know how to actually use and maintain a SM & maybe much much more!

I about swallowed my gum on this one. I recently seen this cabinet w/o machine for $500 in an antique shop. Apparently no $9500 worth the memories to drain some ones pocketbook

OMG... I may never stop laughing about the "Home Run".... all they had to do is look at their own photo to see the actual name.... too funny.

I looked at a few and the one in Atlanta that is the Household cracked me up.. I had one and just sold it in VA beach for $75 .. It did look much better though and had all the attachments.. I hated getting rid of it because it would sew just about anything short of a car bumper..lol But that thing weighed 55 lbs and I am getting way to old to be lifting and moving it yet again.It went to a good home to a fireman who sewed equipement bags with it. :)

IT breaks my heart to see these people selling their "grandma's sewing machines". I never got my grandmothers sewing machine. It was given to the oldest granddaughter who sold it. But I do have my aunts sewing machine and i will always treasure it. I am the only granddaughter that sews a lot.

10000 come on it isn't made of Gold. But I wouldn't mind having that beautiful cabinet.

It also makes me sad to see people selling them and saying it was grandmas or great grandmas, or even worse been in the family forever... When I got my first 66 I was so excited I was showing my dad and telling him how I have always loved them and hope to get a featherweight one day too. He called me later and tells me he was telling his mom about my "new" machine and she goes "oh yeah I still have my featherweight that I bought brand new in the table in the early 40's, when I'm done using it I'll give it to her!" Now I never in my dreams would I have thought that not only will I have a featherweight but it will be MY GRANDMAS!!! I will never sell it and my kids better not either! I will come back and haunt them!

same here... My uncle "helped" my Grandparents clear out their old house and "that dusty old singer" went to the dump.. My interest in these old machines began with the process of tracking down the same model/year/deals/cabinet as hers was. I have them now. but they will need LOTS of work.

I have bought three machines that the seller claimed were long time family possessions, and i asked each one of them "are you sure you want to part with this? maybe your kids will want it some day" they usually say something like "nahhh, it's not worth enough for them to want it"

Sad

Interesting! Took a look at a bunch of the adds. So many, are 'some one else's manchine ...., but they are selling it like it was their machine... Makes me wonder! Especially, the ones where it is the fiancee's grandmother's machine. So, why is the fiancee not selling it?!

There is a FW on craigslist in Albany, OR for $675 -- the owner feels justified because she knows the "history" ... lol

I have my grandmother's Singer 15-90. My sister had it originally but was to quote her "getting rid of crap". It still works and I want to use it, I am just lacking enough hours in the day. Mom thinks that her mother, my grandmother, also had a treadle at one point. I have no idea what happened to that.

I wonder how many of these "dusty old machines" did end up in the dump because no one appreciated their value and beauty.

ok, so this is not a sewing machine, but the concept we were discussing is the same
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/atq/3697047730.html

"I inherited it from my Mother who inherited from her Mother who brought it to California from Missouri by covered wagon is the story I was told, so it has been in the family for a long time. I am asking for $100 (OBO)."

How could a person sell this...? I would have to be in a pretty darn rough situation to make me sell that if it was part of my family's heritage!

Of course it was grandma's or somebody's so make up a story eh? Drives me crazy.

I think it was a Freudian slip .... made while daydreaming about that ten large!!!

It's a worldwide phenomenon! Behold "Oma's nahmaschine" http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeige...586?ref=search

Wow! I love that machine! It made my heart go pitter-patter. I couldn't understand one single word written - LOL!

It's a Phoenix, too - made in Germany - good engineering on the one I had. Wow!