kapatt

I agree completely. I've gotten to the point that I only look for auction items that are within driving distance. (They are sometimes few and far between.)
If you do buy on ebay, take a look at the feedback and see what type of items they have shipped in the past. If most of their items have been books or pictures, then you need to talk to them before bidding on the item. If they have been shipping sewing machines and receiving good feedbacks, then it is probably safe to buy from them.

Another thing to be cautious about is that many times, people don't know what model of machine that they are selling. (I've seen this on ebay and on Craig's List.)
I've seen people stating that their machine is a 401 Singer, (which zigzags and has attachments) but the picture of it is a 404 (that is just a straight stitch). Before you buy, find pictures (on the internet) of the model you want or the model they say they are selling and compare the two.
Many times an ebay seller will state that their machine is a featherweight when in reality it is a 99. (99s are very heavy.)

quilterguy27

I'm really not trying to be a collector. I just want them to use. I really hope two will be my limit. If not, I'm putting all the blame on you, LOL. Hope to have the machine in the next week to ten days. I hope I'm not disappointed. It wasn't cheap and I got it from eBay, but didn't use PayPal. So no recourse if it's not what I'm hoping for. Will post pics when it arrives.

Darcene

QuilterGuy,

You might as well give up now....this machine virus is extremely contagious and to my knowledge there is no known cure....I say this because all I thought I wanted was a FW....After 3 years I now have four of the little wonders and I'm always looking for another.....also, the virus has mutated and I have one 15-91 and three 66-1s....I fought as long as I could but I have been taken down by this virus.....good luck to you.....

Lostn51

And just think I started this thread to help the few and now I am an enabler!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Thats right just keep on drinking the coffee!!!

Billy

Darcene

Does the name Typhoid Billy ring any bells?????

Lostn51

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Now here is your coffee I made just for you......... :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Billy

Glenn

Is this a back clamp foot, if it is did it come with any attachments? I could use them. Glenn Thanks

Darcene

Wow, you are a man of many talents my friend......thank you......and to be honest I've only bought one machine since finding this site.....all of the others came prior to that day....I may be in serious trouble here......so I don't think it is fair to hold you responsible for the machine virus....I must have picked it up at one auction or another.......

Quilt Mom

I know how you feel, Darcene. Most of my machines were acquired before the virtual shop opened. I am being extremely picky right now, just looking for a treadle... And considering a table for my featherweights, and... :mrgreen:

BKinCO

Doug ~ Feel free to blame Billy all you want!!! I know I do!!!