Where to look

[jamman_98]

I'm wondering if there are any other websites that a person looking for a vintage washer and dryer would look other than e-bay. I've seen the pics of the appliance graveyards (i'd love to roam those). Are there any graveyards like that on the east coast preferably in the south?

 

[stainfighter]

me too!

Jamman, I too would like to know but don't have a clue where to start...

 

[tolivac]

I feel I have the same problem you guys have-in the South-for the most part homes have no basements where older machines are shoved aside as new ones are put in.Also the extreme humidity makes for few "suvivers"I do check the swap shops and second hand applaince places around here though.One swap shop will call me if they run into anything of interest.Also Norges,Speed Queens seem to be VERY RARE around here.Lots of Kenmore,Whirlpool,GE.

 

[alr2903]

tolivac your SO right

Hunting around here is just as you described. NO basements and if you do hear of something in a garage or shed, It's just as jasonl always said, he coined the term, "land of rust".

 

[Kevinpreston3]

Who would have thought....

that I would wander around and try to find my mom's 1958 Whirlpool and our 1961 Pontiac Station Wagon, but here I am....same position as you guys.

Plenty of 80s and 90s Kenmores and Maytags, but that is not what I want!!!

KP

 

[retromom]

It's out there just waiting to be found!

Amen to all of you guys! No basements, high humidity, and thrifty folk who squeeze the last bit of life out of an appliance before tossing it on the curb! Heaven help us! Texas too is the land of Kenmore. The family hit about 10 used appliance stores a couple of weeks ago. I have never seen so many bol Kenmores in my life! The only shining moment was a 1970's Kenmore (of course) stackable complete with woodgrain control panels and tacky gold trim. She started out at $200.00 and would go $180.00 cash. Feh!

I continue to look in trash piles, thrift stores, garage and estate sales, and the recycler. I talk to lots of people (who think I'm eccentric) about saving their washers from the krusher. It's like anything else....if it's meant to be, it will happen. Don't give up. It's like a huge treasure hunt. The big loot is just around the corner!

Venus

 

[launderess]

First Cardinal Rule

Regarding vintage anything; usually want one wants will not pop up in your local area! lol!

For larger items like vintage appliances this can be a problem as shipping is a bear. However check out Craigslist.com if they have a site in your town/area. Next hit estate sales/auctions in your state. Also keep an eye out for homes being sold. With house prices going sky high, many seniors are cashing in by selling their homes. While appliances usually are sold as part of the house, you may be able to purchase a vintage appliance under the theory no body would want old "junk". The key is not to appear to eager, a savvy seller will catch on and begin to see there is "gold in dem dar hills", and not strike a good deal.

From my own observations, seems most vintage washers/dryers come out of the Mid-West and North-East. Gleaned this by just browsing Fleabay and seeing how many vintage appliance auctions are always from those areas. Guess as another poster stated, homes there have basements to store old appliances.

Launderess

 

[sambootoo]

Ditto those "southern thoughts." Can't find much in the Birmingham area either. I do have an old Speed Queen dryer that works perfectly, is cosmetically sound on the outside, but the galvanized drum is rusting. I have to work hard to keep rust from consuming my prized 1957 Coldspot air conditioner!