I found this set and am attempting to contact the seller about these. If it works out, I'll be getting them. If I think they are too much for my pocket book or someother reason I may not get them, I will pass the information along.
Keep your fingers crossed
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The dryer. Being sold as a set.
revvinkevin
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WOW!
Consider my digits crossed!
GOOD LUCK Justin!
Well I got ahold of the seller and he claims that he has at least $300 in work done to the machines(Haven't figured out yet what he had done), and that he needs at least $500 for the pair.
appliguy
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That is the 1961 Lady Kenmore Washer
with the famous automatic water level.....good luck I am keeping everything on my body that will stay crossed (don't ask)...crossed for you Justin LOL .....PAT COFFEY
with the famous automatic water level.....good luck I am keeping everything on my body that will stay crossed (don't ask)...crossed for you Justin LOL .....PAT COFFEY
Um..... W O W. I hope this works out for you Justin!
Ben
Ben
lightedcontrols
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Hope you get them!
Wow - Good luck Justin!! I have only seen the 1961 Lady Kenmore washer in a catalog. Unlike the 63s and 65s, I don't think they were very plentiful.
They were very expensive, and I know my parents decided against one due to the cost, and got the 70-series instead. It would be GREAT if an AW.orger could save these so there could be one in the club.
There was some interesting trim at the foot area of the cabinet, sort of a carry-over from the 1950s machines. Looks like it is intact on this washer.
Gordon
They were very expensive, and I know my parents decided against one due to the cost, and got the 70-series instead. It would be GREAT if an AW.orger could save these so there could be one in the club.
There was some interesting trim at the foot area of the cabinet, sort of a carry-over from the 1950s machines. Looks like it is intact on this washer.
Gordon
Wow, be hugely interesting to get the scoop on that supposed automatic water level situation. There weren't any unusual components in that regard apparent on the parts list I've seen (assuming it was the correct diagrams).
Wow that 1961 Lady Kenmore washer for what ever reason is extremely rare, we've seen almost all other Lady Kenmore washers but not this one.
Excellent find!
Excellent find!
yogitunes
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there seems to be a lot of one of a kind, rare machines turning up lately!.....best of luck on getting them, and of course, let us know how you make out!.....
the control panels on both are out of this world......but even the extras of the dryer.....slide up fabric guide and clothes hanger......you don't find stuff like this anywhere anymore....
the control panels on both are out of this world......but even the extras of the dryer.....slide up fabric guide and clothes hanger......you don't find stuff like this anywhere anymore....
Well I worked out s price with the seller. A bit more than I originally wanted to, but well worth it. A friend should be picking them up for me within the next couple days. Will keep everyone informed. I'm going to keep them. Might have some other machines up for grabs to make room for these.
Talk about the golden goose?
Chile you got a pot of gold!
Good luck on a great find!
Chile you got a pot of gold!
Good luck on a great find!
Great score!
Congratulations on your new machines!
So much for the congratulations.
When I first made contact with the owner I asked how much he wanted for the set. His response was "shot me an offer? and I will talk to my wife about it?" so I responded with $100? He then responded "Im sorry it wont happened I payed over 300 to get both of them clean and running.....I need atleast 500.00." I then talked with him on the phone later, wanting to learn what was done, but he didn't know, just that they worked. They were his grandfathers and he got them after his grandfather passed away. I then offered him $400 for the pair, to which he agreed to(I heard him tell someone in the back ground who also approved of it). So I arranged with a friend in Las Vegas(where this set is) to pick up the set for me and hold them till next week. The owner sends me a text back "im sorry there's too much sentimental value on the machines....my father said no just cuz rare and past along from my grandfather" I respond with "No to selling them or no to the 400?" to which he replies "400 to low....I might have to keep them..." I then ask him how much does he want for them. This was over two hours ago. I have yet to hear back from him. I have also called and left a message on his phone. I'm about ready to tell him where he can put the machines. Anyways I'm done with this guy, if he can't be decent enough to stand by what we had agreed to, then I'm not willing to deal with him. Also he can't seem to make a decision on his own either(wife or dad). So if someone else wants to be jerked around by him by all means, have fun. Here is the original Craigslist ad.
Also sorry for the lack of grammar and spelling in the quotations, that is actually what he wrote in his texts.
Sorry for my venting. I'm just upset that people don't have any courtesy and don't stick with their word.
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/atq/3966502200.html
When I first made contact with the owner I asked how much he wanted for the set. His response was "shot me an offer? and I will talk to my wife about it?" so I responded with $100? He then responded "Im sorry it wont happened I payed over 300 to get both of them clean and running.....I need atleast 500.00." I then talked with him on the phone later, wanting to learn what was done, but he didn't know, just that they worked. They were his grandfathers and he got them after his grandfather passed away. I then offered him $400 for the pair, to which he agreed to(I heard him tell someone in the back ground who also approved of it). So I arranged with a friend in Las Vegas(where this set is) to pick up the set for me and hold them till next week. The owner sends me a text back "im sorry there's too much sentimental value on the machines....my father said no just cuz rare and past along from my grandfather" I respond with "No to selling them or no to the 400?" to which he replies "400 to low....I might have to keep them..." I then ask him how much does he want for them. This was over two hours ago. I have yet to hear back from him. I have also called and left a message on his phone. I'm about ready to tell him where he can put the machines. Anyways I'm done with this guy, if he can't be decent enough to stand by what we had agreed to, then I'm not willing to deal with him. Also he can't seem to make a decision on his own either(wife or dad). So if someone else wants to be jerked around by him by all means, have fun. Here is the original Craigslist ad.
Also sorry for the lack of grammar and spelling in the quotations, that is actually what he wrote in his texts.
Sorry for my venting. I'm just upset that people don't have any courtesy and don't stick with their word.
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/atq/3966502200.html
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the old bait and switch
Sorry it didn't work out. You probably saved yourself from getting scammed though. I bet he was hoping you offered crazy money for them and Western Unioned the money. Seems people are catching on to these niche collectibles and scams are proliferating. I also love Vintage Canned ham camper and VW's. I'm running across scams left and right on ebay an craigslist...
Sorry it didn't work out. You probably saved yourself from getting scammed though. I bet he was hoping you offered crazy money for them and Western Unioned the money. Seems people are catching on to these niche collectibles and scams are proliferating. I also love Vintage Canned ham camper and VW's. I'm running across scams left and right on ebay an craigslist...
REALLY Sorry to Hear about this Justin.
There seems to be Alot of Bait & Switch B/S
results coming out of CL ads lately.
This is very similar to the fiasco of the
2 "Free" Wonder Kitchens here in Jersey,
last month.
Unfortunately these sellers don't have
a backbone or integrity.
Don't take it personally.
"We can't Rationalize an Irrational Thought Process".
No need to apologize about venting. This kind of
stuff is infuriating to us all.
Louis
There seems to be Alot of Bait & Switch B/S
results coming out of CL ads lately.
This is very similar to the fiasco of the
2 "Free" Wonder Kitchens here in Jersey,
last month.
Unfortunately these sellers don't have
a backbone or integrity.
Don't take it personally.
"We can't Rationalize an Irrational Thought Process".
No need to apologize about venting. This kind of
stuff is infuriating to us all.
Louis
classiccaprice
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I'm sorry man. I know that stinks.
yogitunes
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your instincts have guided you correctly.....with the exception of our group, no one out there is gonna give him that high an offer for these.....
let him try on ebay.....
at this point, money better off in your pocket, any more contact from this guy, and I would have to see these in person before I consider spending more...
typical behavior from a CL seller....and it's getting worse!....
sorry it didn't work out, but it could have been a lot worse....
feel free to vent when you need to, were here to listen!
let him try on ebay.....
at this point, money better off in your pocket, any more contact from this guy, and I would have to see these in person before I consider spending more...
typical behavior from a CL seller....and it's getting worse!....
sorry it didn't work out, but it could have been a lot worse....
feel free to vent when you need to, were here to listen!
I'm sorry to hear this Justin, that really isn't fair to you. This guy with "I have all this money in these" and yet he can't tell what that is would be very disconcerting to me. I would let these go and let this seller see had a chance to make some good money fall right through his fingers due to his greed.
danemodsandy
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Justin:
I'm so sorry you got so close, only to have the seller treat you like this.
As the entire solar system probably knows by now, I'm having pitiful luck finding a TOL GE range. Lead after lead after lead has proved to be either not what I'm looking for, or some other insurmountable problem crops up.
What I'm telling myself may help you feel a little better: "When the day comes that I finally find what I'm looking for, the victory will be that much sweeter for having endured so much for so long."
I'm hoping the phone rings soon, and that victory will be yours.
I'm so sorry you got so close, only to have the seller treat you like this.
As the entire solar system probably knows by now, I'm having pitiful luck finding a TOL GE range. Lead after lead after lead has proved to be either not what I'm looking for, or some other insurmountable problem crops up.
What I'm telling myself may help you feel a little better: "When the day comes that I finally find what I'm looking for, the victory will be that much sweeter for having endured so much for so long."
I'm hoping the phone rings soon, and that victory will be yours.
That's a shame Justin
For someone who is having second thoughts for sentimental value, etc., I wonder why he's kept the ad up on Craigslist?
At least we know the 1961 Lady Kenmore does exist. Maybe these will turn up again.
Gordon
For someone who is having second thoughts for sentimental value, etc., I wonder why he's kept the ad up on Craigslist?
At least we know the 1961 Lady Kenmore does exist. Maybe these will turn up again.
Gordon
ovrphil
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fishing for big trophies - had it happen to me, as well - sorry to hear he flaked out....man, people are bushels of surprises.
revvinkevin
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Ugh that REALLY sucks Justin!
Sorry to hear you had to deal with an inconsiderate and this type of frustration because of it!
Kevin
CountryFord, keep checking back. I have a feeling they will show up again. I would get a college age kid to call about them. Not much use in trying to work with the seller. He has already smelled the $. Best of luck. I hope you get them in the end. alr
edit: The dryer is the same one Mark/ Lightedcontrols just shared with us?
edit: The dryer is the same one Mark/ Lightedcontrols just shared with us?
I smell
a rat.
a rat.
"I smell a rat"
It wasn't me.
It wasn't me.
yogitunes
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maybe we should all send this guy an email of a reality check.....
first of all, wanting to see paperwork of said work that was done, when and how much.....and out of our reality by whom!.....most repair places would look at this set and tell them to junk it and buy new, they wont even consider working on the vintage ones, we see it all to many times on here with people looking for help....
reality again, no matter how much money you can put into a machine, does not increase it value for resale, its only value is to you....thats where you decide of to fix, or buy another...
Justin your offer was way more than fair.....if this guy can't see that, than thats his loss...
first of all, wanting to see paperwork of said work that was done, when and how much.....and out of our reality by whom!.....most repair places would look at this set and tell them to junk it and buy new, they wont even consider working on the vintage ones, we see it all to many times on here with people looking for help....
reality again, no matter how much money you can put into a machine, does not increase it value for resale, its only value is to you....thats where you decide of to fix, or buy another...
Justin your offer was way more than fair.....if this guy can't see that, than thats his loss...
Maybe he took it to Rick's Restoration, since it is in Vegas.
Hack job then.
Hack job then.
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