JBernhard

Thanks Glen. I was thinking they were from late 60's or early 70's from the looks of the photos in the manual. They look like that vintage.

okay thanks.

Thanks for the info. I am not yet ready to abandon it. The customs here uses a value book like many other countries. The main thing is that they don't want to let it walk away and not get full dollar in taxes that they think its worth. I don't need a perfect date like june 10th 1965 for example just an idea of the year. I've been told I can purchase the same machine in Honduras for $400 and drive it right across the boarder. I wanted to import a clicker machine and want to test the waters with this one first at this cheap price. I'm hoping that I can prove its an old machine so that they can let it go. I already paid the tariffs and my problem is with proof of value. I can provide a receipt but they need something more concrete. Unfortunately there is not much online for sale in the same exact model. Thanks for all of your help.

okay here is a pic but can't get a better one because its locked up in customs

Hello all, I bought a Consew 227r in NY and imported it into Nicaragua. Customs officials don't believe that I paid $400 for the machine and have charged me $500 more. Now they want me to pay an additional $2500 because I have an industrial sewing machine. I need to show proof that the machine is old but can't find any paperwork stating the date of manufacture.. I think its around 1960's but how can I prove it. I have searched in the manual but to no avail. I don't have an electronic transaction so this is leading to more problems for me. Basically it comes down to he said she said and I don't have a leg to stand on. Help??? Thanks in advance.