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-   -   Vintage Giggles aka What are they smoking???? (https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/vintage-giggles-aka-what-they-smoking-t174801.html)

chris_quilts 02-01-2012 07:00 PM


Originally Posted by Bennett (Post 4933783)
Not CL, but shopgoodwill. Ugh...I just know someone's thinking they are getting a FW. :(
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9323640

Sure does look like one except for a few vital differences. Wonder if it works as well as a FW?

Caroline S 02-01-2012 08:41 PM


Originally Posted by Bennett (Post 4933783)
Not CL, but shopgoodwill. Ugh...I just know someone's thinking they are getting a FW. :(
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9323640

It took me awhile to notice the differences, such as the badge and the lack of Singer anywhere on the machine. So, what is it?

miriam 02-02-2012 03:01 AM


Originally Posted by Bennett (Post 4933783)
Not CL, but shopgoodwill. Ugh...I just know someone's thinking they are getting a FW. :(
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9323640

It says motor runs but needle doesn't move - sounds like it not only is an imposter but it doesn't even work

JabezRose 02-02-2012 03:36 AM

Could someone please explain, "serious inquiries only" to me. What would a non serious inquirey be? "Hello, I am sending a e-mail about your sewing machine that you obviously don't know a thing about and are chargeing a price that you will never get for it. Please get back to me asap, for what, I don't know." Or maybe one like, "This is a non serious inquirey about your machine you are selling, please send it asap, don't plan on paying for it, but please send it to me."

miriam 02-02-2012 03:42 AM


Originally Posted by JabezRose (Post 4934328)
Could someone please explain, "serious inquiries only" to me. What would a non serious inquirey be? "Hello, I am sending a e-mail about your sewing machine that you obviously don't know a thing about and are chargeing a price that you will never get for it. Please get back to me asap, for what, I don't know." Or maybe one like, "This is a non serious inquirey about your machine you are selling, please send it asap, don't plan on paying for it, but please send it to me."

Thank you - that one has been puzzling me as well.

pinkberrykay 02-02-2012 04:14 AM

LMBA, too funny!


Originally Posted by JabezRose (Post 4934328)
Could someone please explain, "serious inquiries only" to me. What would a non serious inquirey be? "Hello, I am sending a e-mail about your sewing machine that you obviously don't know a thing about and are chargeing a price that you will never get for it. Please get back to me asap, for what, I don't know." Or maybe one like, "This is a non serious inquirey about your machine you are selling, please send it asap, don't plan on paying for it, but please send it to me."


Bennett 02-02-2012 04:32 AM

The Alphasew "portable" machine looks like it's a modern FW replica. I read about it on the board somewhere, but now I can't find the thread. Bigger price tag than the originals and doesn't work well, just sad!

The "serious inquiries" is funny too, must get a lot of window shoppers. :) I actually do appreciate the "if the ad is up, it's available" lines. Much better than calling and finding out it was sold a week ago.

cabbagepatchkid 02-02-2012 07:15 AM


Originally Posted by Bennett (Post 4934425)

The "serious inquiries" is funny too, must get a lot of window shoppers. :) I actually do appreciate the "if the ad is up, it's available" lines. Much better than calling and finding out it was sold a week ago.

I love it when they say "serious inquiries only" and they don't let you know anything about the machine or even show a picture.

The ad would go something along these lines: "Antique sewing machine, comes in a wooden box, mint condition, belonged to my grandmother, needle goes up and down, sells on ebay for hundreds more than I'm asking. No emails, will take phone calls only and don't call unless you are serious!" 555-123-4567

I've actually seen ads like this...no picture, no 'real' description, no price!!!!

Candace 02-02-2012 08:57 AM

O.K. this isn't a machine and I doubt it's "vintage", but hey it IS POLYESTER and worth a fortune... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tied-green-b...1#ht_500wt_988

I almost gagged at the listing price.

miriam 02-02-2012 11:43 AM

Candace I about fell off my chair laughing at that one. Where do they come up with this stuff???
Cabbage you make me laugh too.


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