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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What should I pay for a really old singer?  |
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clux64
True Blue Farmgirl
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Celeste
Blair
NE
USA
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 Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 3:25:08 PM
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I've stumbled on an old electric singer at my local thrift store. It's one of those that looks like a treadle machine but it electrified. It's all black and says 'Singer' on the front. I didn't bother to get any numbers off it because I didn't really develope any interest in it until I got home and started thinking about it. It's also in a small cabinet that appeared to be a later vintage than the machine (not that I really have a clue how old the machine is). I don't even know if it runs, but it looked to be in good physical condition. There was a sign on it that said 'make offer'. What do you think?
Celeste
"No matter where you go, there you are"
--Confucious
www.urbanprairiehome.blogspot.com
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 3:48:26 PM
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Celeste, I would say to make a low offer! I have a 1955 Singer that I paid 40.00 for and I think it was worth every penny! In a cabinet I would say that around 75.00 would be a good price, but it may depend on the specific model and how well it runs! As I said I would make a low offer because you can always go up!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 4:49:01 PM
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I would certainly plug it in and give it a spin at the store to see what kind of shape it is in. I got an old singer in a table and a stool (stuffed with old attachments and rick rack, bias tape, etc.). for thirty dollars. I took it home and cleaned it, and realized it needed a new belt, and now it works fine. They let me plug it in at the store. If it was toatally seized up it probably would cost a lot to fix. But those old Singers are workhorses..
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Oct 15 2008 : 09:33:49 AM
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I pd $25 for one. All depends on the CONDITION and your willingness to get involved with mechanical issues. The thrift store probably won't know diddly so it's a BUYER BEWARE situation. Are you good at troubleshooting sewing machine issues? I wouldn't pay more than $30 and I can troubleshoot somewhat. If you have to pay someone to repair, I'd pass it up even if it were free. There are too many perfectly fine working vintage machines out there (cheaply) to bother with one that needs repairs.
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Oct 15 2008 : 4:10:03 PM
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Nancy Srebro-Johnson has published a book about featherwieght
Singers that is wonderful, lots of trouble shooting info and maintenance. I suspect much of the information would relate to a lot of old Singers.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 15 2008 : 4:43:38 PM
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any where from 25 to 300 depending on the machine and how it has been maintained and where you live as in some places they are more scarce so they cost more
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
Farmgirl Sister #115
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Edited by - sunshine on Oct 15 2008 4:44:17 PM |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 07:01:55 AM
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I paid 15.95 for the one I posted in this thread. It is a portable in a case. Then I got the cabinet for 3.00 at a church tag sale.
Farmgirl Sister #50
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 2:25:22 PM
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There you go Janice. Those are the kind of bargains that are stress-free. If it goes on the fritz down the road, you aren't pulling your hair out about how much it cost you. ;)
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jeannie
Florida
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Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 7:25:31 PM
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A really old singer? Well, if he looks like Frank Sinatra, pay him well.......sorry, I could not resist.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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clux64
True Blue Farmgirl
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Celeste
Blair
NE
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 11:38:26 AM
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ROTFL!!! A really old singer--you made my day!
Celeste
"No matter where you go, there you are"
--Confucious
www.urbanprairiehome.blogspot.com
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
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Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 10:38:28 PM
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Celeste.....Do you know if it is a Singer Featherweight? If it is and it is in good condition, I would say RUN back and make an offer! The Featherweights are absolutely wonderful, extremely sturdy machines and worth quite a bit of money in the right market. Try to find out if it is a Featherweight and PLEASE let us know if you get it! I have one from the early 1950's that my aunt gave me when I was a little girl and another that I bought several years ago and they both work absolutely perfectly! Doooo keep us posted!
Until Later,
New Mexico Audrey
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clux64
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Celeste
Blair
NE
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2008 : 07:28:00 AM
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I don't think it is. If I'm correct, the featherweight machine is small and portable, the machine I found is the size of a standard sewing machine. I'm going to try and take a good look at it today if it's still there (I suspect it will be, not the kind of thing folks around here are usually looking for). I'll give an update when I do. Thanks for all the wonderful input, I feel more confident to follow thru.
Celeste
"No matter where you go, there you are"
--Confucious
www.urbanprairiehome.blogspot.com
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