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Vintage Giggles aka What are they smoking????

Old 09-23-2013, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ggenovez View Post
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/atq/4077849024.html

Ok, this one has me baffled. What model and what's with the openings on top?
Mark is right, but I see it there in the last picture. It is an oval piece and it is under the motor just about to fall into the opening. I bet it was lost by the time they posted it. That machine and cabinet are in HORRIBLE condition. The finish on the machine is crazed something terrible.
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Old 09-23-2013, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mlmack View Post
That is a 201-2 that is missing the silver plate where the spool pin goes. Looks like they employed a used lollypop stick for the spool pin.
Isn't that a match? Maybe a fireplace one?
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Old 09-23-2013, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by amcatanzaro View Post
Isn't that a match? Maybe a fireplace one?
Could be. Seems like it would be awkward to start a fire while holding a sewing machine, though.
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Old 09-23-2013, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mlmack View Post
Could be. Seems like it would be awkward to start a fire while holding a sewing machine, though.
Indeed it would be!
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Old 09-23-2013, 06:08 PM
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http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/atq/4074311449.html
The description seems to be for another machine. Among other incongruent things it says, "Metal parts are free of rust and corrosion and the sewing plate has retained its original luster." The cloth plate and most of the metal is covered in rust. And what is the "butterfly" clamp? I think they lifted the description from another ad.
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Old 09-23-2013, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane View Post
Most finished Ebay auctions are binding to both seller and buyer, not just buyer. I would dispute it on those grounds if you really wanted the machine. They had the option of ending the auction early or just canceling it.

http://www.azcentral.com/business/ar...nclick_check=1

"Most eBay auctions -- from antiques to fashion to video games -- are considered to be legally binding contracts, requiring quick payment from the buyer and safe delivery from the seller. Not so for vehicle auctions, which are non-binding and can be canceled by either the buyer or the seller." I bet I can find that in their rules too. This article was more "fun" though.

The cars are not binding, I would think that a sewing machine is.

ETA: I agree, eBay isn't worth the aggravation.
Tammi is right -- it's a binding contract. It's strange that they didn't refund your money immediately, but I would request that they honor the contract. If they don't, or if they refund, then escalate to ebay. It's obvious that they were hoping the bid would go higher, not that they mis-priced it. As Tammi said, they could have cancelled it. This is probably grounds for suspension so I would make ebay aware of it. Mis-pricing an item is not a valid reason for cancelling an auction that has ended. A valid reason would be that the item is no longer available ("I dropped it and it broke", etc.). This is usually the reason given by these people who have seller's remorse.
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Old 09-23-2013, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sheluma View Post
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/atq/4074311449.html
The description seems to be for another machine. Among other incongruent things it says, "Metal parts are free of rust and corrosion and the sewing plate has retained its original luster." The cloth plate and most of the metal is covered in rust. And what is the "butterfly" clamp? I think they lifted the description from another ad.
The hand wheel has more than 4 spokes as well, if you can even call the curvy cutouts spokes.
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Old 09-23-2013, 07:06 PM
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Not sure what a "Weed stiching" machine is . . . http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/4085965095.html
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Old 09-23-2013, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn View Post
Not sure what a "Weed stiching" machine is . . . http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/4085965095.html
Weed is actually a machine brand name. Would like better pics though. Fairly uncommon from what I can remember about them.
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Old 09-23-2013, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts View Post
Weed is actually a machine brand name. Would like better pics though.
Thanks for clarifying the "Weed" part - I really thought it was something the seller was smoking!
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