mogwild Report post Posted January 17, 2021 I've acquired an electric winder for my Randall Harness stitcher, previously I've used this Pearson No 6 winder and it's worked flawlessly, but I probably won't use it anymore. Anyone know the value of one of these? It's beautiful to look at if nothing else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted January 17, 2021 I read prices of up to $600 but that could have been Aussie Dollars. Right now one is on ebay for 499 GBP but yours appears to be in better condition (but I would clean it anyway) but I don´t think the one on Ebay will sell for that price. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Bobbin-Winder-For-Pearson-6-Harness-British-United-Leather-Stitcher-/264340833603 If you want to sell it fast I think a fair price is $300-350 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuk Report post Posted January 17, 2021 Yes that one on Ebay UK has been there around 2 years at least. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mogwild Report post Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Constabulary said: I read prices of up to $600 but that could have been Aussie Dollars. Right now one is on ebay for 499 GBP but yours appears to be in better condition (but I would clean it anyway) but I don´t think the one on Ebay will sell for that price. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Bobbin-Winder-For-Pearson-6-Harness-British-United-Leather-Stitcher-/264340833603 If you want to sell it fast I think a fair price is $300-350 Thank you, I didn't know if I should clean it or leave if (horror stories of antiques being worth less when cleaned and all). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSiouxSaddlery Report post Posted January 19, 2021 Seems like $300-350 is an average of the few I have seen sell in the US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mogwild Report post Posted March 12, 2021 Whats the best way to clean this thing up? I sold the machine so the Bobbin winder is surplus to my needs and I'd like to get it cleaned and ready for sale. Just heat and scrub? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) depends on what gunk you have there, I´d scrape it off and I´m usually using paint thinner for cleaning off the reaming gunk. Edited March 13, 2021 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonInReno Report post Posted March 14, 2021 Many antique sellers just rub down something like that with paste wax and don’t worry about cleaning it up at all. You could carefully scrub it for two hours with a toothbrush and not increase it’s value. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted March 14, 2021 Use a degreaser and cleaner to clean it up. I would pay more for an item that has been rebuilt and cleaned. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeRock Report post Posted March 14, 2021 I like them with the gook and grease on them so I can decide what to clean or leave. God bless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
