Wizcrafts Report post Posted February 8, 2015 i believe the puritan you are talking about is what i have for sale? do you know the value? thanks!! No, but I'd be really interested in if if the price is nice. I would prefer a lockstitch machine with transverse feed, but can't locate one used. Transverse feed machines sew up and down the cylinder arm, rather than across it. They can be used to sew pants legs, sleeves, long cylindrical bags, rifle cases, etc. I am guessing that the Puritan, being a needle and awl chainstitch machine, only sews up the arm. But, I could be wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjcolbyjack Report post Posted February 8, 2015 well thats the problem wiz. i dont know what kind of price to put on most of the machines i have but, im sure if you help me price the rest and where to sale? we could come up with a price for the puritan? ive done a lot of research but, i still am not for sure. would it be safe to say the longer the arms the more it cost? is ebay the best place to sale them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjcolbyjack Report post Posted February 9, 2015 No, but I'd be really interested in if if the price is nice. I would prefer a lockstitch machine with transverse feed, but can't locate one used. Transverse feed machines sew up and down the cylinder arm, rather than across it. They can be used to sew pants legs, sleeves, long cylindrical bags, rifle cases, etc. I am guessing that the Puritan, being a needle and awl chainstitch machine, only sews up the arm. But, I could be wrong. what price do you have in mind? if you help me value the rest of them (16 total?) and tell me the best place to sale them. im sure we can come to a deal. ty!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted February 9, 2015 what price do you have in mind? if you help me value the rest of them (16 total?) and tell me the best place to sale them. im sure we can come to a deal. ty!! Where is the for sale listing? I'll cop a boo at it and see what help I can offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjcolbyjack Report post Posted February 11, 2015 thank you so much. we have the machines outside right now, so we can clean my shop and wd-40 all the machines. ill be taking better pics later on today. if theres something else specific you need a pic of please let me know. if you want the puritan i will make it happen one way or another for all your help. i have more details on a blog "golf ball bag machinery". again ty so much!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted February 11, 2015 I was unable to find your blog, or the article you mentioned. As for prices for the various machinery, it is hard to say anything without having a knowledge of that particular industry. I'm sure they cost a lot more than most of us could conceive. What does one ask for a used machine that sold originally for $12,000? Have you considered hiring an auctioneer? He would place ads and arrange for the location of the sale. Auctions can be a winner or loser for the seller. But, if you list these huge machines on eBay, people may want them packed up and shipped. If you advertise on Craigslist, only people in your area may see the ad. Or, you can place an ad in our Marketplace, under Sewing Equipment, Used. List them all, with good details about each machine, then outline your desired prices, or ask for offers. Another line of thought is to show the price you paid, or retail value for everything and accept a certain percentage for the entire lot. If the buyer removes them you are so much further ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites