pumper
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I hope you managed to get it home without the washer lid flying up in the wind and shattering the glass. Seems like that happened to someone here at one time.
Vintage Maytag set (1959) Des Moines $395
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What a wonderful find
Congrats.
Seems odd seller priced the vintage W&D set where you get two pieces for same price as the Maytag wringer. I mean the washer and dryer probably had much more interest and are of use to most.
Still it is good to see the thing went smoothly and that the seller was an upstanding person.
Congrats.
Seems odd seller priced the vintage W&D set where you get two pieces for same price as the Maytag wringer. I mean the washer and dryer probably had much more interest and are of use to most.
Still it is good to see the thing went smoothly and that the seller was an upstanding person.
Simply an amazing set!...years ahead of enjoyment for you...congrats!
beekeyknee
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Those are really nice, John. Hope I get to see them one of these days.
Brian
Brian
oldskool
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Thanks Everyone
The kindness and congratulations of everyone is appreciated.
You guys are the greatest. The information, encouragement, and knowledge shared on this forum are priceless. I remember feeling like so many others have said, thinking no one else had a similar interest in "old appliances" and remember thinking there was no one to discuss things with that would appreciate it, and if you dared to tell a soul, it was with the idea they might think you were nuts. AW changed that for me, and I want to communicate how much I appreciate the sense of "belonging" that I've experienced.
@ agitatorboogie - Yours are so cool and in Aqua - Wow.
@ pumper - You're right! I never thought of that. Should have loaded it in the opposite direction. Thankfully, the glass didn't break.
@ Launderess - agreed on all. Yes the pricing struck me odd. The Estate Sale guy really tried to get me to buy the wringer too, but told him, already had 2 that were same vintage that I'd acquired for $50 and $35. Of course, he then changed the subject, as a good salesman. Nevertheless, thought of you when I saw it, hoping you determine what will fit your needs best and wishing you success in finding an outrageously good deal.
@moparwash - Much thanks. Looking forward to years of enjoyment.
@brian - Let me know when you can come thru. Hope we can pursue the idea mentioned in another thread and get others in our vicinity together for a regional "wash-in" of sorts.
I hope to have the new pair hooked up and running soon, with pictures to follow. A few crazy days at work so I haven't been able to post or move forward with installation, but plan to soon.
Again, much appreciation to all.
John
The kindness and congratulations of everyone is appreciated.
You guys are the greatest. The information, encouragement, and knowledge shared on this forum are priceless. I remember feeling like so many others have said, thinking no one else had a similar interest in "old appliances" and remember thinking there was no one to discuss things with that would appreciate it, and if you dared to tell a soul, it was with the idea they might think you were nuts. AW changed that for me, and I want to communicate how much I appreciate the sense of "belonging" that I've experienced.
@ agitatorboogie - Yours are so cool and in Aqua - Wow.
@ pumper - You're right! I never thought of that. Should have loaded it in the opposite direction. Thankfully, the glass didn't break.
@ Launderess - agreed on all. Yes the pricing struck me odd. The Estate Sale guy really tried to get me to buy the wringer too, but told him, already had 2 that were same vintage that I'd acquired for $50 and $35. Of course, he then changed the subject, as a good salesman. Nevertheless, thought of you when I saw it, hoping you determine what will fit your needs best and wishing you success in finding an outrageously good deal.
@moparwash - Much thanks. Looking forward to years of enjoyment.
@brian - Let me know when you can come thru. Hope we can pursue the idea mentioned in another thread and get others in our vicinity together for a regional "wash-in" of sorts.
I hope to have the new pair hooked up and running soon, with pictures to follow. A few crazy days at work so I haven't been able to post or move forward with installation, but plan to soon.
Again, much appreciation to all.
John
John
thats a beautiful set. I love the styling of these Maytags'. I have a 101P from Chris I just love. They are fun machines with parts still available.
And Israel your turquoise set is dreamy!!
thats a beautiful set. I love the styling of these Maytags'. I have a 101P from Chris I just love. They are fun machines with parts still available.
And Israel your turquoise set is dreamy!!
Nice set
John, you're pair is beautiful. Her laundry room sounds like my mom's. Mom had a 1963 Frigidaire custom imperial pair in coppertone, she also had the square tub Maytag wringer which I now have. She would wash a good load of dress clothes in the automatic and drain the wash water into the Maytag and wash the rest of the clothes. Very seldom used the dryer, would hang outside in the spring, summer, and fall and in the basement in the winter. I still have her clothes pins. The clothes that needed ironing she would sprinkle with water and put them in a plastic bag that went into the refrigerator until ironing day. Those were the days and wonderful memories.
Mike
John, you're pair is beautiful. Her laundry room sounds like my mom's. Mom had a 1963 Frigidaire custom imperial pair in coppertone, she also had the square tub Maytag wringer which I now have. She would wash a good load of dress clothes in the automatic and drain the wash water into the Maytag and wash the rest of the clothes. Very seldom used the dryer, would hang outside in the spring, summer, and fall and in the basement in the winter. I still have her clothes pins. The clothes that needed ironing she would sprinkle with water and put them in a plastic bag that went into the refrigerator until ironing day. Those were the days and wonderful memories.
Mike
oldskool
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Well...
It would appear the Estate Sale guy didn't get his price for the square Maytag wringer as it's listed on CL in DesMoines for $195, under antiques. Really was a nice machine, but still a way from what I'd be willing to pay.
John - yes the styling is a classic. Thanks
Mike - sounds fabulous. Agreed, this lady sounds much like your Mom. I couldn't believe all the clothespins, and you could tell they were lovingly used and the older style without a spring. I'm still on the lookout for an early or mid sixties Frigidaire set - and Coppertone is one of my favorite colors. I'm sure the right ones will be along after while.
John
It would appear the Estate Sale guy didn't get his price for the square Maytag wringer as it's listed on CL in DesMoines for $195, under antiques. Really was a nice machine, but still a way from what I'd be willing to pay.
John - yes the styling is a classic. Thanks
Mike - sounds fabulous. Agreed, this lady sounds much like your Mom. I couldn't believe all the clothespins, and you could tell they were lovingly used and the older style without a spring. I'm still on the lookout for an early or mid sixties Frigidaire set - and Coppertone is one of my favorite colors. I'm sure the right ones will be along after while.
John
W.O.W. Beautiful set! Looks to be TOL with all appropriate bells and whistles. Hopefully not much work to do to get them up and running. Looking forward to more pics!
Wringer Prices
Again you'd think WWI was just on or recently ended by the prices some want for conventional washers. Rarely is anything listed for < $100 with even clapped out heaps of rust wanting $150-$200 if not more.
Again you'd think WWI was just on or recently ended by the prices some want for conventional washers. Rarely is anything listed for < $100 with even clapped out heaps of rust wanting $150-$200 if not more.
oldskool
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@ Todd - thanks - hoping to get installed and pics up soon. Wishing you the best and looking forward to pics of your newly acquired collection.
@ Launderess - thanks - "with even clapped out heaps of rust wanting" - as only you could put it! You have such a way with words - I love it!
John
@ Launderess - thanks - "with even clapped out heaps of rust wanting" - as only you could put it! You have such a way with words - I love it!
John
