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QuiltFaerie 03-07-2013 05:42 AM

This cabinet looks to be in very good shape but the machine, not so much. Seems steep at $350. http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/3566859241.html

QuiltFaerie 03-07-2013 05:47 AM

Maybe it was a "top notch" machine in its day but good luck selling it at that price. http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/fuo/3644801091.html

ArchaicArcane 03-07-2013 10:08 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltFaerie (Post 5910868)
Maybe it was a "top notch" machine in its day but good luck selling it at that price. http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/fuo/3644801091.html

It wasn't even "top notch" in it's day. It's not a 401, as advertised, it's a 404. Straight Stitch only. That's what it says on the manual they took a clear picture of too! It might even be safe to say it would have been a "base" model back in the day.

The price is completely out of whack too. I can't even sell a 401A here for a third that price, and it's a lot cleaner and doesn't need parts or a servicing.

trennag 03-07-2013 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by pennycandy (Post 5910560)
I have a similar table that was my mil's. The finish on the one in the ad is better but no way would I pay $425.

I love the table, but there is no way I would pay that much!

ArchaicArcane 03-08-2013 12:10 AM

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ462889784

So,.. it's sacked out too? That's what I've generally seen with the "seamstress owned" machines that have hit my desk so far.

miriam 03-08-2013 01:58 AM


Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane (Post 5913280)
http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ462889784

So,.. it's sacked out too? That's what I've generally seen with the "seamstress owned" machines that have hit my desk so far.

tad over priced but fully equipped

miriam 03-08-2013 05:14 PM

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/art/3668408319.html
I have a Singer Quantum XL-100 sewing machine for sale. It comes with a foot control, an ugly carrying case, a BUNCH of spools of thread, needles, books on patterns, and other stuff. I don't know anything about sewing machines, so please don't ask detailed questions about it. Yes it works. If interested, reply here or call/text me at 765-620-8887. My name is Josh. Thanks and have a good day.

ad with attitude?

auntpiggylpn 03-08-2013 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5914947)
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/art/3668408319.html
I have a Singer Quantum XL-100 sewing machine for sale. It comes with a foot control, an ugly carrying case, a BUNCH of spools of thread, needles, books on patterns, and other stuff. I don't know anything about sewing machines, so please don't ask detailed questions about it. Yes it works. If interested, reply here or call/text me at 765-620-8887. My name is Josh. Thanks and have a good day.

ad with attitude?

Well, at least he is asking an acceptable price!

ArchaicArcane 03-08-2013 10:44 PM

Hey! I have a question. I've been seeing a lot of domestic "embroidery" and "Quilting" sewing machines lately, and the prices -seem- out there to me, but what's reasonable for something like that? (I'm thinking that $1k to $5k is a little much for used),... I would love an embroidery machine that didn't "suck", but I don't know how to pick one out.

miriam 03-09-2013 03:03 AM


Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane (Post 5915322)
Hey! I have a question. I've been seeing a lot of domestic "embroidery" and "Quilting" sewing machines lately, and the prices -seem- out there to me, but what's reasonable for something like that? (I'm thinking that $1k to $5k is a little much for used),... I would love an embroidery machine that didn't "suck", but I don't know how to pick one out.

I figure they all suck - stick with your 411G, Tammi. Then go pay to have any embroidery you want done... LOL I haven't found any embroidery I want done or I would pay someone to do it. Much cheaper than buying a machine that would make me crazy. But my guess is you just want one to take apart and play with.


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