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OH WOW - that appears to be a brand new 121P - Holly Cow!!
Ben
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westytoploader
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Wow, quite a few gems seem to be surfacing lately...
What a beauty, I LOVE the blue speckled tub! Didn't realize AMPs had these. What year are we talking about here?
I do know the first thing it will need when going back into service is a good lubrication of the spin collar...no doubt it's a little sticky after 50 or so years of non-use!
What a beauty, I LOVE the blue speckled tub! Didn't realize AMPs had these. What year are we talking about here?
I do know the first thing it will need when going back into service is a good lubrication of the spin collar...no doubt it's a little sticky after 50 or so years of non-use!
geoffdelp
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OHMYGOODNESS! What a beauty!!
That looks like one of Maytag's first timed fill machines. No mercury switch inside the lid.
Solid tub?
I don't think I've ever seen one like this.
Incredible ... go team, go!!
That looks like one of Maytag's first timed fill machines. No mercury switch inside the lid.
Solid tub?
I don't think I've ever seen one like this.
Incredible ... go team, go!!
Hey Geoff -
The picture is a bit deceiving - the blue wash basket does have the holes, and it will have the outer 'wash' tub bolted to the inner wash tub - creating the solid tub affect - the same as your 101. The outer wash tub has the transmission housing casted into the bottom of it. I *think* the A4MP is a timed fill machine as well, with the wringer post agitator - but I'm not sure if the A4MP has a blue wash tub. I remember Tom talking about these along time ago - the fact that you can have the lid open during the whole operation of the machine - no other AMP can do that since they measure the water level with the lid even if you defeat the lid switch.
This really is another amazing find - and you are right Austin - I bet you are an expert by now on the subject of the spin collar!
Ben
The picture is a bit deceiving - the blue wash basket does have the holes, and it will have the outer 'wash' tub bolted to the inner wash tub - creating the solid tub affect - the same as your 101. The outer wash tub has the transmission housing casted into the bottom of it. I *think* the A4MP is a timed fill machine as well, with the wringer post agitator - but I'm not sure if the A4MP has a blue wash tub. I remember Tom talking about these along time ago - the fact that you can have the lid open during the whole operation of the machine - no other AMP can do that since they measure the water level with the lid even if you defeat the lid switch.
This really is another amazing find - and you are right Austin - I bet you are an expert by now on the subject of the spin collar!
Ben
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Can we really believe the spate of "new" vintage appliances that are turning up? Why now and why so many? I wish I didn't feel the need to question so many things in life, I am sure I would enjoy it more if I could accept more things in life at face value.
Kelly
Can we really believe the spate of "new" vintage appliances that are turning up? Why now and why so many? I wish I didn't feel the need to question so many things in life, I am sure I would enjoy it more if I could accept more things in life at face value.
Kelly
geoffdelp
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Thanks, Ben! WOW ... the lid could stay up during the entire operation? What was Maytag thinking?
It's hard to believe it has just been sitting there all of this time; unused.
It is truly an amazing find.
I remember Austin with the spin collar on his 101P (I think), too. That little "tab".
It's hard to believe it has just been sitting there all of this time; unused.
It is truly an amazing find.
I remember Austin with the spin collar on his 101P (I think), too. That little "tab".
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ITs Like 2 hours from me... Ok, so i bid $185.00, but still did not crack the reserve... I can not afford more than $185 but i'd still love to have it... Ughh.. Is it really worth like $300 or $400???
Chad - like most things in life, it is only worth what you are willing to give up - CASH (time, space) < MAYTAG. Which maybe more or less than others. lol
Ben
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oldwasherguy
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OH BOY!
I really want that maytag, but if 185.00 didnt crack the reserve, then they are trying to get rich off of it. too bad. I hope somebody has the ransome to save it. Don
I really want that maytag, but if 185.00 didnt crack the reserve, then they are trying to get rich off of it. too bad. I hope somebody has the ransome to save it. Don
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I agree. To me, it would be worth $150-200 at the very MOST, and nothing more. It never ceases to amaze me what outrageous prices some sellers ask for their "precious gems" (HARDLY).
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I'd give $200 for it, but i will hold out and see where it goes..
I paid more
I found my AMP locally, in excellent, basically unused since 1982 condition. I negotiated briefly with the owner, the local Maytag dealer. I paid $500. I know that sounds like a lot, but it was available and no shipping was involved. I would gladly pay that for a reliable Unimatic machine. But, I would also like machines for less. Everytime I see a Unimatic available, it is so far away and I know the shipping will be about $700. So that limits how much I would want to spend.
I think if it's a machine you want, and in excellent shape, no work involved the price could be higher than $200.
Now that I have admitted how much I paid, I sure as heck would like to see some prices others have paid for machines that weren't on E-BAY. Even there sometimes we don't know how much things go for.
Martin
I found my AMP locally, in excellent, basically unused since 1982 condition. I negotiated briefly with the owner, the local Maytag dealer. I paid $500. I know that sounds like a lot, but it was available and no shipping was involved. I would gladly pay that for a reliable Unimatic machine. But, I would also like machines for less. Everytime I see a Unimatic available, it is so far away and I know the shipping will be about $700. So that limits how much I would want to spend.
I think if it's a machine you want, and in excellent shape, no work involved the price could be higher than $200.
Now that I have admitted how much I paid, I sure as heck would like to see some prices others have paid for machines that weren't on E-BAY. Even there sometimes we don't know how much things go for.
Martin
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I am waiting for a new 63' Fridgidaire Custom Imperial new in box to show up.......
pturo
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Gosh, it is really pretty. I would probably pay 350, no more
geoffdelp
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I just looked up the date and I think I got it right ... April 1955.
It almost looks like this is the start to the Highlander series. You know ... timed fill, different agitator.
Does anyone know when Maytag changed the cabinet style of these machines? Wasn't it around 1956? I know that in 1954/1955, they were making the 101P.
I wonder how many different models they had at this time.
It almost looks like this is the start to the Highlander series. You know ... timed fill, different agitator.
Does anyone know when Maytag changed the cabinet style of these machines? Wasn't it around 1956? I know that in 1954/1955, they were making the 101P.
I wonder how many different models they had at this time.
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Reserve price of NOS Maytag
I decided to be assertive and ask the seller if she were to name a set price, what it would be, even though at this time about the only washer I was consider shipping across country would be my must-have dream machine, the 1957/58 orange-dialed GE Filter-Flo just like my maternal grandparents had... and the seller emailed me back and told me she would consider selling for... actually, it might be fun for folks to place their "guessing bets" as to what she wanted. And, I hope everybody is sitting down at such time as I tell the quoted price -- and I might add, even if the NOS Maytag were the orange-dial GE that I want so much, I would probably have to pass due to the price. Hint on the Maytag price: That pink Maytag pair in Florida would be a bargain at $2000 by comparison.
I decided to be assertive and ask the seller if she were to name a set price, what it would be, even though at this time about the only washer I was consider shipping across country would be my must-have dream machine, the 1957/58 orange-dialed GE Filter-Flo just like my maternal grandparents had... and the seller emailed me back and told me she would consider selling for... actually, it might be fun for folks to place their "guessing bets" as to what she wanted. And, I hope everybody is sitting down at such time as I tell the quoted price -- and I might add, even if the NOS Maytag were the orange-dial GE that I want so much, I would probably have to pass due to the price. Hint on the Maytag price: That pink Maytag pair in Florida would be a bargain at $2000 by comparison.
I'd guess $2500 is the reserve price set on this MIB Maytag.
Sentiment has NO value to anyone but the seller...
With the ridiculous price of the Florida set as a hint, I would guess this seller is going to be keeping her Maytag. She'll have an ever-present reminder of her grandfather - and listing fees to pay.
With the ridiculous price of the Florida set as a hint, I would guess this seller is going to be keeping her Maytag. She'll have an ever-present reminder of her grandfather - and listing fees to pay.
