I don't know why I don't stop buying machines on eBay. I guess I am addicted. BUT I must stop. My most recent experience has convinced me
I love the Vintage Kenmore 158s. The free arms are especially nice. I use my 1760 happily and the free arm comes in handy frequently. So I bought a machine on eBay and it arrived, poorly packed and damaged. I am pretty sure the machine is ok. But the very nice case was cracked on top and I could tell it was a new fracture.
I also discovered that the machine "ready to go" does not function properly. The special stitches do not work and the needle bar moves with bobbin winding. I contacted the seller who agreed to take the machine back. I packed it all up (better than how it was shipped to me) and was ready to cart it off to the United States Post Office. I turned around and discovered the foot controller still on the work bench. Defeated I decided to keep the stupid thing. I bet I can get it to work. But I was hoping it would be ready to go, as promised. There you have it . The Triumph of HOPE over experience.
I should know better
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