Members Anna Posted January 14, 2018 Members Report Posted January 14, 2018 I have a Singer 132K6 sewing machine that has been sitting around for many years not being used. I've been trying to decide if I should sell it, since it is just taking up space or if I should just hold onto it since it's a neat old machine. I was just wondering if anyone knows if they are worth anything or if there is any interest in one. It did sew nice when I did use it. I would appreciate if anyone had some more information about this machine. Thank you for your help! Quote C-Spear Cowboy Gear
480volt Posted January 14, 2018 Report Posted January 14, 2018 I’m afraid I’m a tool junkie and I would be inclined to keep it. Looks to be in unusually good shape, right down to the paint. In my area, I have only seen one go up for sale in the past 2-3 years, if I remember correctly the seller was asking around 800.00, and it was posted on CL for months. Quote
Members councilman24 Posted January 15, 2018 Members Report Posted January 15, 2018 If you decide to sell it advertise it on dropzone.com. This machine is desirable for sewing parachute harnesses with 5 cord in place of using a class 7. If your not using it pass it on to someone who can keep it useful. Quote
Members Anna Posted January 15, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 15, 2018 21 hours ago, 480volt said: I’m afraid I’m a tool junkie and I would be inclined to keep it. Looks to be in unusually good shape, right down to the paint. In my area, I have only seen one go up for sale in the past 2-3 years, if I remember correctly the seller was asking around 800.00, and it was posted on CL for months. Thank you for commenting. I think it is in pretty decent shape, and it is an nice looking sewing machine. I would like to keep it, but it would be nice for someone to get some use out of it too. Quote C-Spear Cowboy Gear
Members Anna Posted January 15, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 15, 2018 14 hours ago, councilman24 said: If you decide to sell it advertise it on dropzone.com. This machine is desirable for sewing parachute harnesses with 5 cord in place of using a class 7. If your not using it pass it on to someone who can keep it useful. Thanks for the advice on where to advertise. I hadn't thought about parachutes. It would be nice for it to be in use again. Quote C-Spear Cowboy Gear
Members Darren Brosowski Posted January 15, 2018 Members Report Posted January 15, 2018 My advice is to never sell a good working machine if you can avoid it as if you should ever need to replace it the buy cost is always higher than the sell price. Oil the head, remove all thread, wrap it in a sheet then bag. dismantle the table so it takes up less space Quote
480volt Posted January 15, 2018 Report Posted January 15, 2018 35 minutes ago, Darren Brosowski said: My advice is to never sell a good working machine if you can avoid it as if you should ever need to replace it the buy cost is always higher than the sell price. My thoughts exactly. I’d hate to see a vintage machine in extraordinarily good condition get sold and used up in a production shop. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 16, 2018 Members Report Posted January 16, 2018 10 hours ago, 480volt said: My thoughts exactly. I’d hate to see a vintage machine in extraordinarily good condition get sold and used up in a production shop. You cannot put everything in a museum - I love vintage machines too (oooh yes I do!) and I had a few very pristine machines I wanted to keep (just because of their condition - for no other reason) but in the end if I don´t use it is just collecting dust and takes space. I also have a nice 132K6 (yet head only) and I for sure will use it when its setup is done. But I most likely will never wear it out. Machines that you don´t use sooner or later end up in a barn or shed or attic where they sooner or later will be forgotten. Then one day a scrap collector shows up and takes it for nothing (I´m sure a lot of machines ended like this) - so better use it or sell it to someone who can use it. But really think twice if you really have no use for this beauty! 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 Angebe Posted February 21, 2018 Members Report Posted February 21, 2018 On 15/01/2018 at 9:54 AM, Anna said: I have a Singer 132K6 sewing machine that has been sitting around for many years not being used. I've been trying to decide if I should sell it, since it is just taking up space or if I should just hold onto it since it's a neat old machine. I was just wondering if anyone knows if they are worth anything or if there is any interest in one. It did sew nice when I did use it. I would appreciate if anyone had some more information about this machine. Thank you for your help! Hi Anna, I’m looking at a machine ATM that looks exactly the same era as this one, do you happen to know the age of yours? Thks Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted February 21, 2018 Moderator Report Posted February 21, 2018 4 hours ago, Angebe said: Hi Anna, I’m looking at a machine ATM that looks exactly the same era as this one, do you happen to know the age of yours? Thks According to ISMACS, her machine is one of 2000 built on September 6, 1939. 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.
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