Where's a good place to sell some of my vintage machines?

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11-15-2013, 06:17 PM

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Lew Schiller

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If you have solid machines that you'd be willing to give to a good home - and you're anywhere Madison WI (so you don't pay shipping) you might check out
http://www.thesewingmachineproject.org/

11-15-2013, 10:40 PM

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leggz48

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I have a friend who is looking for a treadle.......if you have one, PM me with pics and prices.

11-16-2013, 02:56 AM

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patricej

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveH

Or you can open an album here and let folks know that machines in the album are available and to PM you if interested....

that would be a BIG violation of our rules.
there would be serious consequences.

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11-17-2013, 02:29 AM

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Sandi

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Try your local paper or contact guilds

11-17-2013, 09:38 AM

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deplaylady

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I've placed an ad on CL in conjunction with a garage sale and actually sold two machines at good prices.

11-17-2013, 03:06 PM

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sewbizgirl

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Def'y Craigslist. Then you don't have to struggle with packing those heavy machines for shipment, and buyers don't have to pay a fortune to ship one. They pick up!

11-17-2013, 03:08 PM

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sewbizgirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by J Miller

Ms Grace,
Craig's List in central IL is dead. My last three were on for three months and none sold. A few nibbles but no sales.

Perhaps your prices were higher than buyers in your area will pay. Consider reducing the prices?

11-17-2013, 03:19 PM

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PurplePassion

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Originally Posted by SteveH

Ok, I'll say it.. Craigslist? Free is a good price.

Or you can open an album here and let folks know that machines in the album are available and to PM you if interested....

Hey Steve, looks like you put yourself out there for a good ruler wackin'.

11-17-2013, 03:34 PM

#19

jlhmnj

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

Perhaps your prices were higher than buyers in your area will pay. Consider reducing the prices?

Free????

11-17-2013, 03:54 PM

#20

miriam

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Joe really does have a problem over there - he has them priced right - Illinois economy really is bad - worse than a lot of other places - he has good prices and good ads but if people aren't spending it is hard to sell even with great prices. Some times with CL you have to just be patient and wait for the right person to see your ad.