:D And nevermind the customs paperwork.

I just received the box I was talking about, it's 11.28KG, or roughly 25lbs when the measurements are cubed (I assure you, I would have noticed 25 lbs a lot more than this box ;) ) I know the irons weigh more than this box, and are bigger in one, possibly 2 dimensions.

We typically disassemble and ship in 2 boxes. One flat that has the side irons and center brace, and a second smaller box with the treadle, flywheel, dress guard, pitman, and all the little bits and pieces. She ships those out and while I know the cost I do not know the shipped weight but I can certainly check.

Thanks for the offer Jennb, but I wouldn't worry about it. Ideally, the next (last) treadle base I find will be intact. I have two right now that need some pretty serious refurbishing, and I'd like the option of treadling a few of the machines that are just heads around here, but that's not a necessity at this point. :)

Argh! http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ431367388

we need how to sell a sewing machine 101 for some of those people

Wow,.. I'd contribute to that ;) If for no other reason than my sanity would improve. ;)

I started one on how NOT to do a CL ad
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t178960.html

http://parkersburg.craigslist.org/atq/3271271338.html
nice ad - very descriptive

lol! I wonder how the decals have survived fully intact like that given all the rust and dirt and looks like missing black paint on the bed. Seems unusual but thats just me.

Definitely not original pedal.