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callen 03-05-2012 05:25 PM

Wanted: Singer "S" badge for Vintage sewing Machine
 
I have a 1936 ?? "celtic swirl" machine that is missing the Singer "S" badge from the front of the machine on the lower right hand side. Does anyone on the QB have a spare one, perhaps from a machine that you are using for parts etc.?? I would appreciate hearing from you. I would pay you for your trouble. Tks in advance. You can PM me if you like or answer here.

irishrose 03-05-2012 05:35 PM

Have you tied eBay? I saw a bag of 50 there. Maybe there is a smaller amount available.

Charlee 03-05-2012 06:00 PM

Oh shoot Callen! I forgot to get out that old machine and see if the spousal unit could get it off in one piece! Will do that tonite!

callen 03-06-2012 05:32 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee (Post 5034638)
Oh shoot Callen! I forgot to get out that old machine and see if the spousal unit could get it off in one piece! Will do that tonite!

I am not surprised Charlee as life gets so busy. I certainly would appreciate your help & would pay you for it, if it's possible to get me one.

Morag 03-06-2012 09:12 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee (Post 5034638)
Oh shoot Callen! I forgot to get out that old machine and see if the spousal unit could get it off in one piece! Will do that tonite!

Since your the guru of old machines:) AND I look at your answers and help you give other folks including Callen.
I have just bought a Singer 185J portable machine made in Canada on the Goodwill site. It looks like it is very nice condition and is a great bright green. It cost me $85.00.......
My question is..... did I pay too much and how much do you think I should have payed?????

valleyquiltermo 03-06-2012 09:20 AM

I saw a red S badge yesterday on ebay, about $6.00 or so. I did a search for vintage singer machines and it came up with a lot of other parts and machines. Good luck.

callen 03-06-2012 07:22 PM

I check on eBay everyday & so far I haven't seen any "S" insignia badges. I check the U.S. site & the Canadian site.

Charlee 03-06-2012 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by Morag (Post 5036240)
Since your the guru of old machines:) AND I look at your answers and help you give other folks including Callen.
I have just bought a Singer 185J portable machine made in Canada on the Goodwill site. It looks like it is very nice condition and is a great bright green. It cost me $85.00.......
My question is..... did I pay too much and how much do you think I should have payed?????

:) Thanks for the compliment...there are others here that know SO much MORE than I do! However, I'll answer this one! ~wink~ If you're happy with the machine, and it works, then no...you most likely did not pay too much! You have to remember when you ask me about pricing, that I'm kind of the "Queen of Cheap"! I might not have paid that much, but the important part is you being happy with your purchase and getting a machine out of it that works well for you!

callen 03-07-2012 06:38 AM


Originally Posted by Morag (Post 5036240)
Since your the guru of old machines:) AND I look at your answers and help you give other folks including Callen.
I have just bought a Singer 185J portable machine made in Canada on the Goodwill site. It looks like it is very nice condition and is a great bright green. It cost me $85.00.......
My question is..... did I pay too much and how much do you think I should have payed?????

If it is what you want & within your budget, what is too much?? If it makes you happy then it is worth whatever you have paid for it. Just learn to enjoy & not question the price.

Morag 03-07-2012 09:45 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee (Post 5037801)
:) Thanks for the compliment...there are others here that know SO much MORE than I do! However, I'll answer this one! ~wink~ If you're happy with the machine, and it works, then no...you most likely did not pay too much! You have to remember when you ask me about pricing, that I'm kind of the "Queen of Cheap"! I might not have paid that much, but the important part is you being happy with your purchase and getting a machine out of it that works well for you!

Thanks to you both ( Callen ) :) If it runs as good as my 99K I'll be a happy camper :)

Morag 03-19-2012 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee (Post 5037801)
:) Thanks for the compliment...there are others here that know SO much MORE than I do! However, I'll answer this one! ~wink~ If you're happy with the machine, and it works, then no...you most likely did not pay too much! You have to remember when you ask me about pricing, that I'm kind of the "Queen of Cheap"! I might not have paid that much, but the important part is you being happy with your purchase and getting a machine out of it that works well for you!

Well, do I have a story for you! I thought I had bought the machine that night The goodwill site took the money out of my credit card that same night! Well 10 days later I'm still waiting on conformation of mailing or something. My SIL called the vendor and was told that the machine had been sold before it was posted on the goodwill site!!!!
So of course they said they were sorry for the mixup and would refund the money!!!! The question was...why had we not been notified sooner and our money refunded to us !!''

Well Asti turned out it was all for the good. I found a centennial featherweight with all the attachments plus some, the original plugs in great condition and the machine is so clean and purrs so nicely. The case and key came with it too..... Got it all for $275 ....... It was worth it all and now I can do a happy dance with everyone.....
It's going to quilt camp and guild meetings with me!!!!!!!

Watch out for the goodwill site in case this should happen to any more of us hard working folks !!!!!


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