Blackstone Washing Machine With Ringer Model 330p

[zzumwalt]

Hello! I am completely new to this site, I actually joined so I could ask this question. I'm looking to buy this washer for about 375$. Problem is its about 1000 miles away from me and will cost me around 400$ to ship it to me in Florida. Does anyone think thats worth it? Allegedly its in working shape.

Any help is extremely appreciated! Id love to be able to join this community and use a wringer washer. Since my house is from 1948 I thought it appropriate to have a working washing machine from the era.

Thanks! -Zach

 

[rp2813]

Well, it's worth as much as you're willing to pay for it.  I think just shy of $800 total cost is kind of high, but I suppose the fact that it's a fairly rare machine is a factor.

 

Automatic washers were available by 1948 but their looks didn't change much into the early '50s, so you might consider something like that unless you prefer using a wringer.  A late '40s/early '50s EASY Spindrier is another option. 

[this post was last edited: 3/11/2021-22:29]

 

[launderess]

That Blackstone wringer washer has been up on eBay for ages. It sold back in December 2020 IIRC, but then soon reappeared again in listings, so guess buyer backed out.

Personally unless there is a reason why you must have this particular Blackstone washer, wouldn't pay current asking price, but that's just me.

A later model from Blackstone is also on eBay, slightly closer and much cheaper.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265084620307?ViewItem=&item=265084620307

If you are looking for a wringer washer to use as daily driver or something, I'd suggest sticking with Maytag, Kenmore or even Speed Queen models. Parts and other information are still out there which will make any repairs or service required much easier.

As to your original question, nearly every single washer, dryer, or other laundry appliance in my collection cost me more to ship than paid for item.

Things I gave less than $100 USD ended up costing far more than that to ship. Such is the reality when dealing with large and heavy appliances.

Look on CL, Facebook, eBay and other places for something a bit closer that can be picked up on a road trip.

 

[blackstone]

Worth?

Above post is correct; it's only worth what you are willing to pay for it. Especially for an item that is not commonly available.

That being said, if you do purchase the Blackstone, and if you need sales or service information about it, just ask. My family had TV/appliance store in Springfield, Mass., and we were Blackstone dealers.

 

[zzumwalt]

Thank you for the help Launderess, or is it Hyancinth? Im really looking to get into the "wringer washer" types. Thank you also for including a link to one. Id still ship down to Florida, but thats more reasonable at that price. Oddly, I thought this one might be a better deal since it was cheaper than many of the newer Maytag blue wringer washers. Most of those I found are listed at around 350-450, with an additional probably 300 or more to ship on top of that. We seem to be lacking heavily in the southeast for these good old washers.

 

[launderess]

Those high priced Maytag Wringer Washers

On eBay or elsewhere have sat sitting for months if not nears. This despite having a high number of viewers or watchers of listing.

Sellers just refuse to realize that market for vintage washing machines both fully automatic and semi is not that large. Yes, there is a following for Maytag wringers, but main group (the Amish) have worked things out that they don't need to pay very high prices to get old machines.

Maybe if something were new in box (and I mean just that, not used still in crate with shipping and packing materials intact), might be worth $$$, but otherwise Maytag and other wringer washers are still common enough. Only real issue that comes up is they never are close by. *LOL*

If seriously interested in that Blackstone washer I'd make seller a take it or leave it offer. All they can do is say "no", again that washer has been up for many months now and obviously isn't moving at price offered.

However if you do make that offer you'd better be prepared to follow through regardless of shipping costs.

Have you tried UShip? Sometimes can get a very good rate from excellent shipper if they are going to your area and will be passing through where an item is located.

 

[zzumwalt]

Thank you Blackstone, excellent name! As well as RP2813 . Ill definitely look at the Spindrier, though Id rather stay in the late 40s or early 50s with a wringer. I think the simpler it is the better. Is there anyway of "dating" a Maytag or Kenwood from that era? Ive been told the ones with the blue agitators are from 1966+

 

[launderess]

Dating Maytag Wringer

We've had hundreds of discussions here in the group on Maytag wringers. *LOL*

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265084620307?ViewItem=&item=265084620307

Most accurate way to date Maytag conventional washers is via serial number stamped on machine. While there are other ways such as by color or type of agitator, wringer release, etc.. they may not be foolproof.

Given long life of Maytag wringer washers often parts were switched out such as the newer teal agitator for original black or red Bakelite.

By "Kenwood" assume you mean Kenmore wringers. Those were built by Whirlpool so you can also find similar models under that name as well.

Whirlpool/Kenmore, Speed Queen and Maytag kept with making wringer washers longer than anyone else, with the last two not leaving game until 1980's or so.

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?78410

Here is a tread from awhile back that will give sort of an idea of what's out there wringer washer wise.

Vintage photos of wringer washers

For those of us interested in wringer washers, I'm starting this thread in an endeavor to amass a collection of vintage photographs. Please post additional pics that you come across. Long live the wringer washer!

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[zzumwalt]

I didnt realize you can only post every 30 minutes here, since Im a new member. The seller is pretty odd too, he has only responded to one question. Thats another sign.... Shame too, very beautiful machine. I see theres this red Maytag for sale in Georgia, about 5 hours away is the closest wringer. Wants 370$ for it, pretty insane. What "should" a wringer go for? And how can you tell its age, was this one from the 50s?
Thank you for also including some links, Im entirely new and havent really dug deeply into the forums, I know ill get lost in them! LOL

 

[launderess]

There really isn't a "should" price for vintage appliances. What one person wouldn't give more than $50 another will gladly pay $500.

It really all comes down to how much *you* believe a machine is worth, and do you want it that badly.

This being said anyone trying to sell and old washing machine or any vintage appliance for several hundred dollars wants their head examined. More so if the thing looks like something the cat dragged in.. I mean you want $400 but cannot be bothered to scrub up the thing to enhance curb appeal?

Thing about a Maytag wringer since parts (often NOS) are still out there it is possible to do a tear down, rebuild and renovation of entire machine. Several members have done so with great results.

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?66275

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?79449

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?57365

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?41892

Keep in mind Maytag wringer washers were sold this way, that is could be if necessary completely torn down, rebuilt, repainted, tub polished, etc... and resold. Maytag supplied dealers and servicemen with complete manuals and supplies for doing this, right down to special tools for spraying "Maytag" paint, and another for buffing up the metal drum.

Dealers were encouraged to take machines that came back as trade ins, or maybe repair cost was so great customer decided to buy new instead... anything.

This is why suggest you not pass up a Maytag wringer if close by, but not in best condition. You can see from links posted and elsewhere in group with a bit of concentration and effort all but the most hopeless machines have promise.