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Vridar 09-22-2013 03:25 PM

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/fuo/4082975128.html

Doesn't one just wonder why a seller can't understand what they're selling. This is obviously a Necchi BU. Any vintage sewing machine to them is a "Singer" I think.

mlmack 09-22-2013 04:03 PM


Originally Posted by Vridar (Post 6308370)
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/fuo/4082975128.html

Doesn't one just wonder why a seller can't understand what they're selling. This is obviously a Necchi BU. Any vintage sewing machine to them is a "Singer" I think.

He's been mistaken for about a month now.

I hate lazy sellers.

I take pictures from all angles and usually use the maximum number I can. And I make sure the pics are oriented properly.

amcatanzaro 09-22-2013 04:20 PM


Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane (Post 6305593)
It takes time! :) My cousin and I went fabric shopping this week and I kept pointing to machines going "15-90", or "127 Pheasant decal", and she just shakes her head. Can't figure out how I do it. :)

Here are two that will help you get going:
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm
http://vssmb.blogspot.ca/2011/07/vis...g-singers.html - This is a great visual, but I find that he misses some weird things. Like a 15 is immediately identifiable by the tensioner on the face plate. (It can only be a 15 or a 115 at that point)


Bookmarked! Thank you!

ArchaicArcane 09-22-2013 06:16 PM


Originally Posted by amcatanzaro (Post 6308431)
Bookmarked! Thank you!

My pleasure!!!

Got a live one here....
http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ526336035
Carson thinks his 99 is worth something...

And this one's a "Singer Replica"
http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ526179730

miriam 09-23-2013 01:31 AM

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/4084614813.html
they need a class 'how to sell a sewing machine 101'...

amcatanzaro 09-23-2013 03:56 AM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 6308929)
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/4084614813.html
they need a class 'how to sell a sewing machine 101'...


I wonder what's in the grocery bag.

Cecilia S. 09-23-2013 04:23 AM

Anastasia, I don't know which makes me giggle more; your trampoline-jumping elephant, or your signature tag line. ;-)

mlmack 09-23-2013 04:55 AM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 6308929)
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/4084614813.html
they need a class 'how to sell a sewing machine 101'...

I shudder to think what that blue blob in the first picture could possibly be.

I can't understand what the pictures are showing, as it looks like the machine is attached to the bottom of the case, but is down inside the top of the case.

Macybaby 09-23-2013 05:02 AM

Because of the angle, the pictures are somewhat distored (cell phones do this). The case is laying on it's side in all the pictures. Most of these cases don't want to stay open when they are set on the base with the machine in there. It's not a great design, I've pinched my fingers several times as the case wants to close as soon as you put the machine in.

I guess it was too heavy for them to lift out.

ggenovez 09-23-2013 07:29 AM

I personally love the bait and switch $2. I mean $225
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/4085605426.html


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