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Old 07-17-2012, 09:00 PM
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***SNORT***

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Old 07-18-2012, 12:59 AM
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Mine is very light weight and very cool - runs backwards - mine is Domestic.
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Old 07-18-2012, 01:14 AM
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http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/3085032635.html
Do nice decals cost extra?
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Old 07-18-2012, 04:57 AM
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Isn't there a drawer that is supposed to go across the front? Maybe that cost extra, too. LOL
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Old 07-18-2012, 05:17 AM
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I don't think those drawer pulls were Singer standard issue either.
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Old 07-18-2012, 05:26 AM
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I love this one, but sure wish the pix were better and some investigating was done to figure out why the knob and latch on the base look like plastic, same as the lid handle! and what is with the Dubai logo on the lid? strange...but I would love to SEE this one!
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Old 07-18-2012, 05:29 AM
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heck the machine does not even look like it will work....and if she bought it as a table, I bet the treadle pedal is locked up and doesn't work either..so basically you buying a table with really ugly drawer pulls and a gap for what, the phone book???...hehehhe
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Old 07-18-2012, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok View Post
I love this one, but sure wish the pix were better and some investigating was done to figure out why the knob and latch on the base look like plastic, same as the lid handle! and what is with the Dubai logo on the lid? strange...but I would love to SEE this one!
I love this one too! Would like to know the scoop behind it

update:
After research Al Faraj Est, this is a 'trading' company in Dubai for sewing machine (Janome?), and the Craigslist ad states that the machine may be a reproduction? Sure is purty tho

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Old 07-18-2012, 06:05 AM
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Double snort. It is one of the Chinese Singer clones.
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:00 AM
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here is a lovely one for you...though not totally VINTAGE..yet..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bernina-930-...11%26rk%3D3%26
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