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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)

jaciqltznok 02-25-2012 03:22 PM

yep, seems those Cali folks get to smoke the GOOD stuff and then place their CL ads...hehehe

deplaylady 02-25-2012 03:24 PM


Originally Posted by grayhare (Post 5008177)

It is really pretty - love the birds, but why do so many listers cover up the needle plate ( or where the needle plate should be) with material? On eBay too - I've seen a lot with the manual covering the decal on the bed.

jaciqltznok 02-25-2012 03:33 PM


Originally Posted by grayhare (Post 5008177)


NOW...this is what I would love to have...my..aint she stunning...and really, not a bad price at all!

Charlee 02-25-2012 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by deplaylady (Post 5008212)
It is really pretty - love the birds, but why do so many listers cover up the needle plate ( or where the needle plate should be) with material? On eBay too - I've seen a lot with the manual covering the decal on the bed.

Because on this one the slide plate is missing... I enlarged the photos, it's gone.

mom2boys 02-25-2012 08:17 PM

Might just be me but this seem high.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/atq/2870558697.html

jaciqltznok 02-26-2012 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by mom2boys (Post 5008918)
Might just be me but this seem high.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/atq/2870558697.html

OH MY.....I laughed hard on that one....why don't they go on ebay and just SEE for themselves what they are selling for! Or go to a local machine shop and get it cleaned, and appraised??
I just don't get it...

janeite 02-27-2012 03:50 AM

They must think the table is worth $700!

jaciqltznok 02-27-2012 06:29 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee (Post 5008506)
Because on this one the slide plate is missing... I enlarged the photos, it's gone.

here is what the seller told me about the slide plate...still waiting for the pix she said she would send.
Hi again, about the slide plate says;
This is what is written on bobbin cover plate. Also will send picture.

Patented: Singer

Dec. 5 1882
Sep. 22, 1885
July 19, 1887
Aug. 21, 1888
Jan. 13, 1891

The machine ID#

B179956

Charlee 02-27-2012 09:18 AM

Here's your chance to own a highly sought after Featherweight!!

http://kpr.craigslist.org/hsh/2870886173.html

Charlee 02-27-2012 09:22 AM

Just like Grandma had!

http://kpr.craigslist.org/atq/2860554724.html


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