Filson Factory Auction Dozens of 211W151 Starting at $20

[JJN]

I stumbled upon this auction of the Filson production facility in Post Falls, Idaho. Looks like dozens and dozens of Singer, Consew, Juki, Pegasus machines plus rolls of fabric, hook & loop, layout and cutting tables and spare machine parts. Lots are starting at $5 - $20. Ten days until auction closes. I wish I had more money and space right now.

https://cyberauctions.com/ViewCurrentAuction.php?cid=0&aid=803&srid=49

 

[veedub3]

@JJN Thanks for the info, just placed my bid for a few, hope I get at least one.

Karina

[YinTx]

Did I read this right, you have to pick it up?  Bit of a drive for me, sadly.  

YinTx

[Uwe]

Lots of interesting machinery in that auction. 

Unless you can pick up items in person within two days of the auction closing, it's best to figure out shipping options before placing a bid. Post Falls, Idaho is REALLY far away from places like Atlanta, Georgia.  I wouldn't count on the auctioneer to be of much help with arranging shipping.

 

 

 

 

[JJN]

Yes, inspection on the 10th, online bidding closes on the 11th and pick-up on the 12th and 13th. I am a 9 hour drive away.

Edited August 31, 2018 by JJN

[DrmCa]

Another US textile factory bites the dust. This is so sad. US made textiles used to be the best quality you could find.

[Uwe]

If you want to help save the remaining Filson factories, shop here: https://www.filson.com/

[JJN]

I bought a Filson jacket 14 years ago. I've worn it a lot and it gets better the more I use it. I suppose it will outlast me. It might of been made at this facility.

[veedub3]

1 hour ago, Uwe said:

Lots of interesting machinery in that auction. 

Unless you can pick up items in person within two days of the auction closing, it's best to figure out shipping options before placing a bid. Post Falls, Idaho is REALLY far away from places like Atlanta, Georgia.  I wouldn't count on the auctioneer to be of much help with arranging shipping.

 

 

 

 

I read all the terms before bidding, and having to pick it up is not an issue at all for me. I bid on factory/business closeouts all over the country regularly. I am registered on at least 20 different auctions sites,  so I know how this works. Of the three I am bidding on, I just hope I can at least win one, but I would surely take all three.

Karina

Edited August 31, 2018 by veedub3

[Hasbeencowboy]

The only draw back I see is that all sewing machines  are 3 phase.  If youi have 3 phase, non problem but if you don't, it could be a big prob;em