Members kentharald Posted February 22, 2015 Members Report Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks, I will check it out. But so far it seams like they are $1000 more than Sieck.. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted February 22, 2015 Members Report Posted February 22, 2015 But you don´t have the risk of receiving a damaged package from overseas or the risk of a lost overseas package when buying in the US. And you may have it much sooner when you are buying from Weaver. I´m sure Sieck will ship by boat and not Airmail. It of course is you decision but you have to ponder the risks. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members kentharald Posted February 22, 2015 Members Report Posted February 22, 2015 It was a € 200 difference between air and ship freight from Germany (500/300). Packed in fumingated cartons on a pallet. The risk of damage I would think is the same as shipping in USA. Besides, it would have to be insured. Quote
Members shoepatcher Posted February 23, 2015 Members Report Posted February 23, 2015 Kentharald, When you add up the exchange, insurance, and shipping, I bet you are not saving much. Plus, you are in Ohio and could drive to Weaver to test the machine. I would if I was spending that kind of money. Up to you. glenn Quote
Members kentharald Posted February 23, 2015 Members Report Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks Glenn! I did not realize they are in Ohio. Looks like a 2.5 hour drive from Dayton where I am. Will go up there this weekend weather and time permitting Quote
Uwe Posted February 23, 2015 Report Posted February 23, 2015 Please post a trip report (and a selfie with the machine of course) if you go to Weaver and actually see and touch one of these mystical machines. I've contemplated making the 3.5 hour trip myself just to see it in person, but current weather conditions make that impractical. I'm ready for a spring road trip to Mt. Hope. Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members kentharald Posted February 23, 2015 Members Report Posted February 23, 2015 I called them, they have two units. One in production, and the other in their showroom. No pricing yet (surprised me). They are only open monday-friday, and to see it in production, I would have to be there before 2:30 pm. This causes a little problem for me, as I work everyday, and was hoping to go there a weekend. But I will try, and I will get the picture and report out if I do. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted February 24, 2015 Members Report Posted February 24, 2015 Well, if I were a dealer and some one wants to spend a few thousands I´d leave the door open a few hrs longer and I´m sure they will when you ask. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted February 24, 2015 Moderator Report Posted February 24, 2015 Well, if I were a dealer and some one wants to spend a few thousands I´d leave the door open a few hrs longer and I´m sure they will when you ask. You don't know the Amish. It is what it is. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
CowboyBob Posted February 24, 2015 Report Posted February 24, 2015 Wiz is right.I've delivered machines to them & made the mistake of getting there @ lunchtime,they make you wait till they are done eating before they will talk to you. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
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