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You have created a monster...
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Last night I took a machine count...10 machines...only 3 of which I actually sew on!
Eventually I will post pictures of my little collection....and yes, I'm naming them.... I am looking at two that are posted on my local internet classifieds. I wanted an opinion of what to offer... 1. Singer model 99. Asking $100. Nice bent wood case. No indication of whether it's working. I haven't asked. Has been on there since August 2. New Model. Asking $100 (were asking $150 last week) Pretty blue colour ...lol...the important stuff. Japanese made, 1957. Working. Cabinet is in very good condition. Thoughts? Anyone? |
I think that the prices are still a bit high. I would be willing to pay $75 for the 99 if I really, really wanted one. And perhaps even the same price for the Japanese machine. Again if I really, really wanted it. You can always send the seller and offe of what you would be willing to pay. Won't hurt to try.
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The blue one looks like my blue Japanese clone. Mine is badged Universal. I paid $15.00 at a church sale and it is in a cabinet. You may find one cheaper, it depends on how long you want to wait, but they are out there. Caroline's idea to make an offer can't hurt. Good luck.
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I wouldn't pay more than $20 or $30 because I can always get machines in that range.
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The black Singer isn't a 99. It is a 128 with a vibrating shuttle/long bobbin. Be sure it has the knee bar!
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Prices can depend on where you live & condition of the machine...
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Very pretty, I would have to judge for myself and if in great shape I woud probably pay what they want. Everyone wants and needs to make money. If they hold off and advertise more they will get their asking price.
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They both are nice machines. Is the blue one in cabinet? I think the prices are definitely high especially for the blue one but I do not know how much machines are in your area. I really like the 99 but it has no reverse so I would wait it out for a 99 that does have a reverse.
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The 128 (as someone else pointed out) looks to be in nice shape but if you want to sew on it you can probably find a nice 99/99k with reverse and the more common round bobbins for less $ and if you don't want to sew on it wouldn't you rather have a fancier decal set (though I do like the celtic knot S logo!)
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I would be more concerned that it has the shuttle...can't sew without it but can use a foot pedal if there is no knee bar. Mine has no knee bar but a foot pedal.
Originally Posted by mo-rie
(Post 5522085)
The black Singer isn't a 99. It is a 128 with a vibrating shuttle/long bobbin. Be sure it has the knee bar!
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