Is this Singer Worth Saving ?
 

hi all,

chanced upon a Singer on CL and owner is not far from me. since i am a newbie and love restoring antique machines (love bug has caught me - thanks to you guys) i just wanted to run by you and ask if this is worth saving and if the machine is worth $25? thanks again.

Looks like it might be a Singer 128, I'm not 100% sure though. I think it's worth the money -at least from that picture. The bentwood case looks like it's in good condition and the decals on the body are intact. Looks like the shuttle for the bobbin is there, see if they still have the cover plates for it. My daughter's Singer 101 is missing the bobbin cover plate and it runs for $20 or more. I don't know what they would cost for yours. Other than that I'm guessing a good cleaning and oiling is most likely all it needs to run.
Looks like another bentwood case to the left of it. The seller may be selling more than one.
Rodney

see Glenn about that 'dust' before you do anything. Yes well worth it if it is still there.

here is what it can look like when cleaned up
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checked and if bobbin plate cover is missing it runs about $20. the other machine was sold when i called him. this is the only one he has. one is an old westinghouse sewing machine that someone will pick up tonight. thanks Rodney.

yes. still there. just talked to him and i will pick up tomorrow. i asked if he can give it away for $20 and he said there are so many inquiries. i believe him as he has more machines that got sold and one to be picked up tonight (an old westinghouse sewing machine ????). i will update you guys when i see it tomorrow. he can't tell me if the motor is running as it's in the warehouse. thanks miriam. who's GLENN (sorry for my dumb question) ??

that's a nice one. is that one of your machines ?

thanks guys for the advise. appreciate it. i will check it tomorrow.

HERE's ANOTHER ONE - a 99K. in good condition with knee controller. recently oiled and serviced. i already have a 99K (the rare aluminum model) but it is missing the knee controller. i am thinking of getting this and putting on my 99K as mine has more history. is this 99K machine worth $50 ?

yes it is worth that - very nice machines.

hmm i guess i will both check them out. i think it's all worth it also. thanks a lot. ohhh no. i got infected by this antique love bug. help.

Almost, It is my youngest daughters.

I have a Parlor cabinet White FR that you may want to check out if you are looking for machines. We are trying to "re-home" it. PM me for details

I'd buy the first one for the case even if the machine was toast

yes. i will be able to check it tomorrow and will see how it is. i am not betting on the machine/motor working but machine looks nice to refurbish. i love working on those old machines.my wife will kick my b...tt for getting so many old machines and she said i hsv now occupied half of the garage with all of these old cabinets and machines.

look at my featherweight on this picture. he looks lonely sitting there. she's getting suffocated by all those junks. she's on top of that TIDE jug and below the bike bag. i am so bad as i need to find a better place for my Featherweight. thanks.

Now that's beautiful!

UPDATE: first let me say thanks for your advise. this is a great forum to get any information about vintage sewing machines. you guys are so helpful in fulfilling my addiction (ha ha ha). and believe me, i am now hooked on antique sewing machines - thanks guys. HELLO, My Name is Vic and i am....anyway as much as i want them, i decided to pass on the machines. i will just wait and wait to get a better deal or better machines. time will tell and time will make me a better antique buyer. thanks guys. really appreciate it.

and now i am hunting this guy....... it's on my local CL. just look at how nice the cabinet is. haven't seen a cabinet this clean and in such good condition.

not to rain on your parade - this is the one I would be after if they would go to $20 or so - it does need work you know: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/clt/4211988662.html
I had one like that - it has a heavy balance wheel - it will sew through a board... not really but it is very nice...

Hi vmaniqui, I have a 128 that I am in the process of cleaning up. I think I paid about $55 AUS for it but I tend to be a bit guided by the heart rather than common sense! I bought it because I THINK the decals on the 28/128's (La Vencedora) are only found on that model, so that was kinda nice. Would love to know if that's true if anyone knows? It's all down to personal "what gets ya happy" isn't it? Yeah and I have 3 99's and I love them too. Probly paid too much for them I dare say!

Ha! paid too much? What would a plastic wonder cost you?

That 128 I posted is way too much. Seller is asking for $185. I'll pass even if it's in good condition.

I wonder what those cost new?

Yes, you did. And, it's a nasty disease. Nobody wants to find a cure 'cause we're all having so much fun.