Bob, Jeff, John, Ken, Greg, and Andy...
Thanks so much for the replies! Bob, your e-mail was a RIOT! I wish it were that simple for me, lol.
When I first saw these online, I tried to ignore them for a few days, then when the ad stayed up, I called the seller two weekends ago. VERY nice folks they are, and that may have clinched it right then. They are a couple who bought the older home in Auburn, CA from a very long-time owner and now elderly gentleman. He lived there by himself for many years, so the machines apparently have not laundered for a big family, etc. He was probably the original owner of these machines. They came with the house, and as so often happens, the new buyers wanted something more "up to date" -- I didn't even ask what that is. This same scenario is how I got my coppertone 1965 Ladies too.
The price was cheap, and being western machines, they look very un-rusted and well preserved. I figured I had to rescue the machines, which is bit unusual right now, because I've not been in a collecting (or should I say "add to the hysteria" mood). I called my hauler, and he was going to be in the area and driving right past our plant in CA, so it just came together.
I'm not sure if I'll be "married" to this set long term, but time will tell. They may really get me when I see them, or I may be willing to trade if someone has a desire for these. In the interim, they are rescued, and now 'in the family', so to speak. So that's great at least.
Thanks again, I'll let you all know when they arrive in Charlotte. I am still under that self-imposed ban from bringing anything new home, at least until I finish lingering projects.
Gordon
p.s. Andy - "does this mean the 24-incher's days are numbered as an active machine?" REALLY? Um, no....I really enjoy that machine, in part because its a neat Kenmore, and because its in such nice shape, but also because of how I got it, so no, it's in the house rotation indefinitely.
