Vintage Betty
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J.T.Marcus said:Vintage Betty, That initial machine has got to be the envy of every collector in the Lounge!
Good manners almost keep me from asking:
1. Where did you find it?
2. How much did it cost?
(I said "almost.")
Mr.J.T. -
You always have good manners
I have been searching for one for about two months, so I took my time with what I wanted.
I won't disclose what I paid, but did pay a bit more than I anticipated, because I purchased it off a mechanical expert who tested it for me, and reported on its condition and was quite honest. He also took additional pictures for me and was very nice to work with. I felt very comfortable with his website, and his expertise. The machine is not as nice as some I've seen, but I don't buy tools because they are "pretty". I'm much more interested in the tool being functional.
According to another expert, these turn up on a regular basis and run $50-80 US dollars. Note my machine weighed 17 pounds, so shipping should be considered. One sold on ebay recently for $150.
Hope this helps
Vintage Betty