foufymaus

Bust out the Cheese and Bread!!! What are you waiting for....*thinks* yes, the grill, you must wait for the grill to warm up. But that gives you time to get the Ice Cream!

Rodney

Wrong place to ask for advice on whether or not to buy a machine. I like it and would get it if I was able. Too bad you can't take the cabinet too. that one looks like it has plenty of storage.
Rodney

pocoellie

Definitely get out the bread and cheese.

Bluelady

I would snatch it up!

amcatanzaro

You went and picked it up right?

Cecilia S.

You will all be very proud of me.

I went there, cake in one hand (for a dinner later) and Old Lady Cart in the other. Lunch money in my pocket. Al prepared to buy myself the Blue Stitching Jukebox.

Well, it was a piece of crud.

Knobs were cheap-o quality. Two of them were seized. The dog-food (sic) drop was seized. The belt was broken. The motor was wobbling off, and was a cheep-cheep- replacement. The bobbin case was missing. The presser foot looked corroded. It was just in generally ill shape, and I think that it would not have looked much better after -hours- of my precious time.

All those things would be fixable, I know... but, it really just seemed shabby in quality. To me, when the outside bits are cheap and shabby, I expect the rest of it is made with about the same level of care.

So, I did the unthinkable. I thanked Dude for his time, and carried on my way. Cake in one hand, Old Lady Cart in the other. Left the sewing machine behind for someone else to deal with.

Anyone care to award me a Sensible Badge? I never got that one in Brownies. Did they have that in Brownies? Is it too late to join Brownies? Hmmm.

Lyncat

You did the right thing, in my opinion.

amcatanzaro

Mmmmmmm, brownies. Good job! I will award you that patch.

earthwalker

Yes, well done. No point in cluttering up your life with crud.

SteveH

well done!