On Craigslist San Francisco under Free is a 1955 Frigidaire washer being offered for free. It looks like it's Sherwood Green and waiting for someone to pick up the washer.
1955 Frigidaire washer free in Pleasant Hill near San Francisco
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It’s Only a Two-Hour Drive Away!
I just emailed the owner and we will see what happens!
I just emailed the owner and we will see what happens!
...just read the postings in Shoppers Square
Now it sounds like the owner wants $500 for it...not sure it’s worth that...
Now it sounds like the owner wants $500 for it...not sure it’s worth that...
frigidaireguy
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Todd:
I had an E-Mail from the seller this morning and she told me that she had been offered $500 for it. I asked for a pic of the interior. I'm not going to give her $500 for it because who knows what condition mechanically it is in.
We will see.
Bob
I had an E-Mail from the seller this morning and she told me that she had been offered $500 for it. I asked for a pic of the interior. I'm not going to give her $500 for it because who knows what condition mechanically it is in.
We will see.
Bob
If she has been offered $500.00, she should take it.
Or it could have been some troll trying to drive the price up, or give the seller a inflated sense of value???
[this post was last edited: 8/31/2018-13:40]
Too Good to be True...
I have seen these types of posts come and go over the years. The vintage 50s Maytag that appeared this week — I have emailed the owner and heard nothing. Then this Frigidaire...am wondering if they are even real? Seems like when these machines appear, they soon disappear with no word from anyone.
Hopefully someone will get a decent deal and if these machines really do exist, can be saved.
I have seen these types of posts come and go over the years. The vintage 50s Maytag that appeared this week — I have emailed the owner and heard nothing. Then this Frigidaire...am wondering if they are even real? Seems like when these machines appear, they soon disappear with no word from anyone.
Hopefully someone will get a decent deal and if these machines really do exist, can be saved.
Sometimes people email sellers, with no intention of buying whatever the seller is selling, telling them what a rare and expensive machine the seller has, and that their grandma had a similar machine, and it was just so wonderful, and how they hope it goes to a good home, etc....
Instead of just leaving the ad alone...
Instead of just leaving the ad alone...
launderess
Well-known member
This is why one does not include pictures
And or even descriptions often when finding things and posting in Shopper's Square.
Besides fact within a hour or so of posting everything on this site is slurped up by Google bots, you have the "girls who just watch". These people rarely actively participate in group but scan about looking for things and make their move. That and or ruin things for others by dropping sellers a line informing them of what a rare and or unique item they have. Oh and that their price (in so many words) is far to low....
And or even descriptions often when finding things and posting in Shopper's Square.
Besides fact within a hour or so of posting everything on this site is slurped up by Google bots, you have the "girls who just watch". These people rarely actively participate in group but scan about looking for things and make their move. That and or ruin things for others by dropping sellers a line informing them of what a rare and or unique item they have. Oh and that their price (in so many words) is far to low....
Fake ads by Fake people
Are another pathetic possibility. An example:
I belong to a Crown Bus group, and several years ago I started looking for the holy grail of them (for me). A three axle Crown from the '50's. Not too many of them were made, the very first one being built late in 1955.
Suddenly all up and down the west coast Craigslist started lighting up with ads. Wow!
Long story short some worthless A-hole was posting all of these fraudulent ads just for me.
But you know what? All of that BS lead me to the Holy Grail of the Holy Grail. The Very First three axle Crown Supercoach Ever built, the '55. And now I have it AND the last laugh LOL.
Keith
Are another pathetic possibility. An example:
I belong to a Crown Bus group, and several years ago I started looking for the holy grail of them (for me). A three axle Crown from the '50's. Not too many of them were made, the very first one being built late in 1955.
Suddenly all up and down the west coast Craigslist started lighting up with ads. Wow!
Long story short some worthless A-hole was posting all of these fraudulent ads just for me.
But you know what? All of that BS lead me to the Holy Grail of the Holy Grail. The Very First three axle Crown Supercoach Ever built, the '55. And now I have it AND the last laugh LOL.
Keith
hippiedoll
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Realvanman:
CONGRATULATIONS on getting the CROWN bus.
I'm not familiar with the names of busses, but for some reason, I do like the old busses, the rounded single-headlight school-busses and the double-headlight city-busses. I googled old busses and in the pictures, I guess the city bus is a 1966?
I would love to have one of these busses but...
If it's hard enough to have enough space for appliances, I can't imagine accommodating busses!
8o0
CONGRATULATIONS on getting the CROWN bus.
I'm not familiar with the names of busses, but for some reason, I do like the old busses, the rounded single-headlight school-busses and the double-headlight city-busses. I googled old busses and in the pictures, I guess the city bus is a 1966?
I would love to have one of these busses but...
If it's hard enough to have enough space for appliances, I can't imagine accommodating busses!
8o0
Rare?
Probably 80% of all the people interested in an old washer is likely a member of this site. I had a similar experience a few weeks ago.
A lady had a set of pink Maytags. The washer had a tub leak. Dryer was ok. She called looking for some perspective on how much it would cost to repair. We spoke and before hanging up I told her that if she ever wants to sell those I’d happily give her “around $500” for it.
8 months later she calls. The washer repair got botched, the washer worked, but not correctly. The dryer quit heating.
I asked “how much do you want for them?”
She said “you said you would give me $500”
I kindly explained to her that I would pay AROUND $500 based on the fact that you said (back then) that they were in excellent condition and worked perfectly.
I told her no thanks, the most I will pay is around $400. She acted like there was a line of people waiting to buy someold broken appliances. A week later she called back.
Moral of the story is this: you guys are your own worst enemy. You guys are the reason these appliances are selling for a lot of money. Yes they are rare, but the sometimes the buyer is just as rare as the item.
Food for thought: last year I went to an auction that was published on this site, and I had the pleasure of meeting some of you there. Just remember that out of all 100+ appliances out there , 3 sold for $50 each, another 10-20 sold for $8. The rest likely got scrapped.
Probably 80% of all the people interested in an old washer is likely a member of this site. I had a similar experience a few weeks ago.
A lady had a set of pink Maytags. The washer had a tub leak. Dryer was ok. She called looking for some perspective on how much it would cost to repair. We spoke and before hanging up I told her that if she ever wants to sell those I’d happily give her “around $500” for it.
8 months later she calls. The washer repair got botched, the washer worked, but not correctly. The dryer quit heating.
I asked “how much do you want for them?”
She said “you said you would give me $500”
I kindly explained to her that I would pay AROUND $500 based on the fact that you said (back then) that they were in excellent condition and worked perfectly.
I told her no thanks, the most I will pay is around $400. She acted like there was a line of people waiting to buy someold broken appliances. A week later she called back.
Moral of the story is this: you guys are your own worst enemy. You guys are the reason these appliances are selling for a lot of money. Yes they are rare, but the sometimes the buyer is just as rare as the item.
Food for thought: last year I went to an auction that was published on this site, and I had the pleasure of meeting some of you there. Just remember that out of all 100+ appliances out there , 3 sold for $50 each, another 10-20 sold for $8. The rest likely got scrapped.
I just checked and the ad is still up. The ad was updated 5 days ago, Seems this woman is clearing the estate of items she's trying to get rid of and getting greedy.
frigidaireguy
Well-known member
SELLER REPLY
The seller for this machine finally replied back to me. She sent a money pic and just as I thought it is 3/4 full of water. The lint ring has fallen down and the tub looks like it probably is rusted. She said it only had one small rust spot.
She said she had done some research and that she thought the machine was worth from $500 - $1200. She said she had a dryer and a stove also but they were in worse shape (I can only imagine what they look like). The timer dial is set on the spin cycle which may also mean that the torque spring is bad in it. Best of luck with selling that machine for $100 much less $500 - $1200.
Bob
The seller for this machine finally replied back to me. She sent a money pic and just as I thought it is 3/4 full of water. The lint ring has fallen down and the tub looks like it probably is rusted. She said it only had one small rust spot.
She said she had done some research and that she thought the machine was worth from $500 - $1200. She said she had a dryer and a stove also but they were in worse shape (I can only imagine what they look like). The timer dial is set on the spin cycle which may also mean that the torque spring is bad in it. Best of luck with selling that machine for $100 much less $500 - $1200.
Bob
I Got the Same Reply
She said the same thing to me about a bidding war. I thanked her and wished her well. I guess the good news is the tub of the washer maybe doesn’t leak since it was holding water? Amazing what people think things are really worth...
She said the same thing to me about a bidding war. I thanked her and wished her well. I guess the good news is the tub of the washer maybe doesn’t leak since it was holding water? Amazing what people think things are really worth...
lotsosudz
Well-known member
It's like Storage wars
There is always the person, who isn't interested in the actual item, but doesn't want anybody else to have it either. just your average A-hole.
Hugs,
David
There is always the person, who isn't interested in the actual item, but doesn't want anybody else to have it either. just your average A-hole.
Hugs,
David
The Frigidaire is Real!
Well, I have been communicating with the owner of this machine and here’s a picture of the matching dryer. She also sent a pic of the stove she talked about...looks like it was a Frigidaire kitchen! She says it was her father’s place and he never threw anything away so there’s lots of stuff around — including the dryer door if I’m willing to search for it on the property.
Anyway, she is saying I can take whatever I want for free (or make a donation). I think the washer & dryer could be a fun, loooong-term restoration project, although I’m sure parts are more scarce than hen’s teeth now!
I am planning to take the washer and dryer in the next couple of weeks so will keep everyone posted.
Well, I have been communicating with the owner of this machine and here’s a picture of the matching dryer. She also sent a pic of the stove she talked about...looks like it was a Frigidaire kitchen! She says it was her father’s place and he never threw anything away so there’s lots of stuff around — including the dryer door if I’m willing to search for it on the property.
Anyway, she is saying I can take whatever I want for free (or make a donation). I think the washer & dryer could be a fun, loooong-term restoration project, although I’m sure parts are more scarce than hen’s teeth now!
I am planning to take the washer and dryer in the next couple of weeks so will keep everyone posted.
Frigidaire
Frigidaire
I saw a picture of the inside not pretty , Half full of water that’s been there for 20 years ...Or longer LOL
Frigidaire
I saw a picture of the inside not pretty , Half full of water that’s been there for 20 years ...Or longer LOL
Neat Find
But unfortunately like the nearly 20 appliances that several of us drug all the way back to the east coast from Aberdeen SD none ever got restored and have been recycled.
Functional parts are not so much the problem as is just rusted out cabinets, porclean cabinets that badly chipped and dented. Usually on ovens that have been sitting outside for decades the insulation has held so much moisture near the hinge area that the oven doors just break off if you try to open them.
These are fun to look at but there are much more deserving appliances that need restoring.
John L.
But unfortunately like the nearly 20 appliances that several of us drug all the way back to the east coast from Aberdeen SD none ever got restored and have been recycled.
Functional parts are not so much the problem as is just rusted out cabinets, porclean cabinets that badly chipped and dented. Usually on ovens that have been sitting outside for decades the insulation has held so much moisture near the hinge area that the oven doors just break off if you try to open them.
These are fun to look at but there are much more deserving appliances that need restoring.
John L.
Well thankfully this machine isn’t far away, and I might be able to save it. If not, we have free appliance recycling here so at least it won’t cost me much if I can’t restore it.
Couple of weeks?
She may change her mind by then....
She may change her mind by then....
So, apparently the person who was going to pay $500 for this fell through. Now the owner is coming back to me saying it’s mine for free or a “donation.” Although the cabinet doesn’t appear to be in terrible shape, I’m worried about the innards being rusted solid, etc. Would love to hear from anyone if I should go (a little) out of my way to save it. If I do, and it’s worthy of restoration, I won’t get around to it for months or even years. And if anyone thinks it might be worthy of parting out, I’ll get it just for that and send parts for free on this site to those who need them.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Totally worth it!
From what I saw of the original photos, the porcelain finish looked to be in pretty good shape on the washer - front, top, lid. The control panel was in really nice shape, both dials are present with good lettering, etc.
A good scrubbing and there is a chance it would look great. Hopefully that mark along the front edge of the top panel is dirt and not a chip.
Even if the tub and Unimatic mechanism are completely shot, I'd say this is worthy of a donor tub and transmission. Cross member is a possible weak spot too if it sat outside in a yard for an extended amount of time (decades).
Ben
From what I saw of the original photos, the porcelain finish looked to be in pretty good shape on the washer - front, top, lid. The control panel was in really nice shape, both dials are present with good lettering, etc.
A good scrubbing and there is a chance it would look great. Hopefully that mark along the front edge of the top panel is dirt and not a chip.
Even if the tub and Unimatic mechanism are completely shot, I'd say this is worthy of a donor tub and transmission. Cross member is a possible weak spot too if it sat outside in a yard for an extended amount of time (decades).
Ben
Well, here it is...
So my husband and I enjoyed a lovely day in the Bay Area today, and made arrangements to pick this up. Don’t have high hopes, but cosmetically, doesn’t look too bad. Have not unloaded it yet or cleaned it up but wanted to post anyway. My husband John wanted to park it outside and I said I just couldn’t do that since it had been sitting in the elements for who knows how long and deserved to be indoors! So it is in our garage for now, to be moved to the separate pool house/garage/laundry tomorrow.
The machine comes from what was once a lovely mid-century modern home (built 1954) on 1/2 acre in major primo-real estate in the East Bay region of the Bay Area. The home is a tear-down but we could see how lovely it once must have been, along with an originally-equipped Frigidaire kitchen!
A cursory look: the control dials on the washer are frozen (am sure rusted solid), yet the tub moves smoothly and freely in both directions. All the hoses are in need of replacing so this will definitely be a long-term project if I can even bring this thing back to life.
Stay tuned..!
So my husband and I enjoyed a lovely day in the Bay Area today, and made arrangements to pick this up. Don’t have high hopes, but cosmetically, doesn’t look too bad. Have not unloaded it yet or cleaned it up but wanted to post anyway. My husband John wanted to park it outside and I said I just couldn’t do that since it had been sitting in the elements for who knows how long and deserved to be indoors! So it is in our garage for now, to be moved to the separate pool house/garage/laundry tomorrow.
The machine comes from what was once a lovely mid-century modern home (built 1954) on 1/2 acre in major primo-real estate in the East Bay region of the Bay Area. The home is a tear-down but we could see how lovely it once must have been, along with an originally-equipped Frigidaire kitchen!
A cursory look: the control dials on the washer are frozen (am sure rusted solid), yet the tub moves smoothly and freely in both directions. All the hoses are in need of replacing so this will definitely be a long-term project if I can even bring this thing back to life.
Stay tuned..!
turquoisedude
Well-known member
Glad you could save it, Todd!! It may indeed be a long-term project but it will be very satisfying to preserve a piece of washer history!
Congratulations Todd, that's a very rare color! Keep us posted.
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