Having been an antique dealer in the past....some of those are pre- 911 shop prices. I have sold treadles for $3-500, but now things are so different....So is the new pre-war and post-war era? We used to use those terms when referring to WWI or WWII.

ok..all giggling aside...these people are stoned...BUT, I would take the very first one..and the last one..Round bobbin...both are more collectible that the others!
wow..and I thought only OK had idiots on CL...guess I was wrong...hehehhe

Geesh! For real!

[QUOTE=amyjo;4855546]Ok....if I had the money to burn, I'd probably buy the cabinet. The machine? Heh! Not so much!

Southern California has always commanded higher prices for antiques than most of the rest of the US. I've known folks that would travel and buy and head to San Diego or LA to resell it. Back in the early 80's, my brother and his family paid for an entire 2 week vacation by doing just that...bought a bunch of antiques in Colorado, then went home and sold them for more than what the trip and the antiques cost...put a nice chunk of change in the bank.

I've found one in my area. Funny, they show 2 pics but both are of back!!

http://jackson.craigslist.org/atq/2784206339.html

Greedy,Greedy
:0:)

Kind of makes me think of the ant and the rubber tree - He had high hopes! I think all of these sellers do too. LOL.

This killed me - the tag line on this emphasizes that it has a "round bobbin" - as opposed to the standard triangular ones that we all use, I presume?

Great thread - here's some from my area:

http://ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/atq/2746887546.html $500 Pheonix (?)

http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-se...AdIdZ340977938 $525 for a 1950's machine (not in good shape).

http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-se...AdIdZ337698331 $500 treddle.

http://www.usedottawa.com/classified...ation_14225214 I certainly hope the machine in the picture is not the one that is used for the alterations...unless the alterations are done by a 7-year-old?

" I was only able to spot one on ebay at a starting price of $499." Just because some dumbo lists their machine for that price on ebay doesn't mean it's worth it. Otherwise, I'd list one of my machines for $1,000 and that would make the other one worth that much too and I'd start rolling in the dough! Cracks me up that people really think "listing" prices on ebay qualify as appraisals. They really ought to be looking at selling prices not listing prices.

Love it, doesn't everyone want a machine you can't get needles and bobbins for? And the machine listed for $1000.00 with no picture, that ad really takes the cake.
Robin in TX

OK...similar situation in Los Angeles area.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...784979147.html - a 99 in not great condition.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...785016869.html - OK, it must be the chair that made it so expensive!!

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...781256202.html - Wow.. a "custom" table!!! LOL

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...789375716.html - Too bad he couldn't keep it a little longer...he could ask much more!!

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant...789014456.html - Don't think so!

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...755852022.html - One of the first Singers - 1920!! LOL Plus, what's a "knee arm control"??? New one to me!!

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...788490716.html - this cabinet has that vintage patina!!

Well, the manual is a 15-91, LOL...

It's obvious these people are getting their values off Ebay...

I love this one...one of the first ones made...

http://lansing.craigslist.org/atq/2790704684.html

If it's old it must be worth alot! haha

The old saying of one man's trash is another's treasure seems to fit here.

This one has been posted in my local CL for a while...at first is was just for trade and I thought it was kind of cute so was interested in what he had in mind for a trade. Um...I never responded to his request. Think he's going to get what he's asking for in trade?? I don't think so!! LOL. What a dreamer!

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2791545255.html

I was watching one for a while, the guy wanted to trade for a plasma widescreen...maybe they are cousins LOL

I was just reading some of these to my husband...he wants me to list a couple of my machines...he said " There are bound to be a fool that would pay these prices." I better make sure to inventory my machines...good thing is that he doesn't know where the 221 is located, or that the cabinet that holds my embroidery machine actually has a machine in it.
Thanks Charlee...these gave me a very much needed laugh...ROFL...

Here's a model 15 "Red Eye" (Actually, they are open to offers, might need to try to rescue it and turn it into a hand crank. Any idea of what to offer? http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2732838452.html

And for $100 - take your pick a wooden ironing board (maybe I shouldn't have sold mine at my yard sale!) He has had this listed and relisted for more than one year!
http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2786412407.html
or
or you could have a Davis treadle
http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2784843911.html
or a New Home for $40
http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2775890526.html
(who wouldn't rather have the old ironing board?)

I have the same machine, new one today. LOL Wouldn't sell mine for any price, but I sure wouldn't pay that for one!

I bought my DS's last fall for $5. Actually, it was a two for $10 deal, I kept the 128 and she got the 66 - in the same exact cabinet.

I'd be ON that Davis! LOL

What's wrong with me???!!!! I've been giving better machines than some of those away! :shock: Thanks for the laughs!

I just got a New Home, if I could hide the Davis for a bit, I'd be on it! Not sure were I'd put it, but I'm really loving the treadles and hand cranks. If some one wants it and is planning a trip to upstate NY, let me know! I'm on the look out for a really nice looking hand crank, if and one knows of one let me know. I've given up on eBay.

The one that caught my eye was from the 70's! Let me see... if that is an antique, what am I!!! LOL!

Thanks for the laughs!

OMG - I have been laughing so hard I thought I would pee my pants!! It is amazing what people think these machines should go for. They are clueless - but entertaining! LOL

Well maybe the Chicago antique dealer was a bit pricey but I *heart* those #42 cabinets. I've only ever seen one for sale in my neck of the woods.

Where's the beef????...er, sewing machine?
...if he is looking to get the best deal he can on his sewing machine then why doesn't he take a picture of it...and a clear picture at that??? sheesh!

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ329571578

You and me both Charlee!! I'm still planning on getting the Davis here in the L.A. area, but have to get past the post-Christmas budget crunch first!! UGH. She promised to hold it for me...what a gal!! I like her already, and I haven't even met her yet!!

That cabinet needs about $40 worth of work at least....so, I'd say $35 is a good offer. Especially since we don't know what's in the cabinet...like buying a pig in a poke! LOL

Ok Girls and Guys...don't all jump on this one at the same time....we might scare the seller!!

http://bend.craigslist.org/atq/2793240701.html

Very old antique sewing machine.
It looks older than my dad who has thirty grankids.
Will make a great display peice or conversation starter.
Won't sew anything.

I wonder if Billy would even tackle this one. Poor baby, I think she is a goner.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/atq/2780657278.html - way, way clean
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/atq/2777299168.html no picture, no sale
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/atq/2770109260.html wanted by many crafters. What is this guy smoking??????
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bar/2785591805.html HMM, any takers?
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/atq/2774953563.html Read the description. ROFLMAO
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/atq/2755292015.html What is he smoking?

There are more but I'll stop here.

These were all a treat! Loved reading them! Thanks to everyone who posted listings!

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ345002524

..."make an offer my mother wont refused" ROFLOL

For Pete's sake, make up your mind and change one of the ads or delete it! :rolleyes: I fell off the turnip truck a while back, not yesterday.

I hadn't noticed that they were the same machine, I just noticed the ridiculous price both sellers wanted. There's also an ad (not listed here) where the guy is trying to sell a Minnesaot A plus other things to provide Christmas for his child. A reasonable request, if true, but the latest date on that ad is yesterday's. I think it's a scam!