These look like the same models revvinkevin got recently. $595.00 seems pretty high but if they're in really nice working condition as the seller says they are, maybe they're worth it to someone here.
They have been on craigslist here for a good 3 months. I think they originally wanted 650 for them. I think I even posted them on here when I first seen them. Considering that they have been for sale a while, thy may take less.
Naturally all these machines start showing up since I happily moved away from that wretched, dried up Arizona five years ago...ah, at least I do own one turquoise set, although it's not marvelous Maytag but wonderful Whirlpool!
I really like the styling on the older Sunbeams but I notice there doesn't appear to be any means to lock the bowl in place the way KitchenAid's do. So how well does the bowl stay in place when mixing thicker things like frosting or cookie dough? Is it OK on its own or do you need to hold the bowl down?
David, not really, no. My mom has a Sumbeam mixer and I remember helping her with cookies, frostings, etc and unless it was SUPER thick or chunky, the bowl stays put.