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From: cvs1956
Date: 02-07-2005, 09:10 AM (1 of 20)
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I have finally closed my shop due to my husbands illness we have some embroidery machines that we are trying to sell at a good price there are all used and are in mint condition and just recently serviced we are accepting offers please email us at <email address removed for privacy> here is a list of some of the machines that we have: Bernina Artista 185E Sewing Machine Singer Quantum XL 1000 Embroidery & Sewing Machine BABYLOCK , ELLURE EMBROIDERY SEWING MACHINE Brother PC 6500 Embroidery Machine Husqvarna Viking Designer 1 Embroidery Machine BERNINA VIRTUOSA 153 Quilter's Edition Brother Pacesetter ULT 2002D Disney Embroidery Machine Singer Quantum CE 2000 Embroidery Sewing Machine Viking Husqvarna Rose 600 Embroidery Machine Brother PC-8500 Computerized Embroidery/Sewing Machine We do have more than one on some of the machines here. Shipping will also be free with fedex. Email <email address removed for privacy> |
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From: paroper
Date: 02-07-2005, 10:27 AM (2 of 20)
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I don't understand...why would you have more than 10 TOL and near TOL machines...all from different companies...most of us would have several of various ages...mostly from one or two sewing companies which we prefer. A lot of sewing shops manage contracts with local sewing dealers and therefore have one or maybe two brands...not usually domestic machines. Most of us would never invest (personally) in so many different kinds of machines. What kind of "shop" did you say you owned? I'm sorry to be skeptical, but this is a little odd. Due to investment, costs, most sewing machine dealers wouldn't have so many brands nor would they be able to afford to offer trade-ins and manage to get so many pricy machines. Many of the machines that were traded would be much less expensive (and oven much older) than the new machines. I'm sorry if your husband is ill and I certainly understand liquidating your supply, but I don't understand why you would have this stock.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: paroper
Date: 02-07-2005, 10:52 AM (3 of 20)
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Beware guys, I was just checking the other forums to which I belong. There are warnings there with links to other forums where they have been scamming people who buy their machines. They accept Western Union but do not send the machines nor do they replay to their e-mails (although they may read and delete them). There are other seamstresses who have purchased the machines but their machines have not been sent. They have been running scams on E-Bay too.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: smith972
Date: 02-07-2005, 11:39 AM (4 of 20)
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Thank you so much for your warning......this person may have gotten me hook line and sinker.... Here i was really sorry that her husband was ill and she had to close her business then i was excited that she was going to sell a machine to me for 500 then i wondered how is it that she can offer a two year warrenty on a used machine... then i read your post and she sent back an email telling me to pay western union...that was unuasal...i did a little bit more research and found out she does this with electronics...no telling what else she uses just to get folks money.... Mary please remove these posts from this person so that other sewing sisters dont get scamed......this person should be embarrassed to look themselves in the mirror after doing this to people. Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
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From: paroper
Date: 02-07-2005, 12:07 PM (5 of 20)
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It's too bad that these people don't have the initiative to work for a living but would rather rob widows, pensioners, young married people...anyone of THEIR hard-earned money!!!! Most of us can't afford to invest in the machnine(s) of our dreams and when the opportunity presents itself, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to own something really nice! This is terrible. THey have been reported to the FBI. I hope that they throw the book at them....if they can actually find them in a country where they can..... Too bad they don't hang horse theives anymore...they deserve it!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: MaryW
Date: 02-07-2005, 01:07 PM (6 of 20)
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I am wondering if I should remove these posts. They are showing her how her dishonesty is becoming well known. It may be a lesson to her. Don't post here, the gals are too wise.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: SewinPat
Date: 02-07-2005, 02:13 PM (7 of 20)
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You ladies are the best! In my anxiousness to get a machine, I might have responded. Thank you. There is no substitute for intelligent women looking out for one another! SewinPat SewinPat in So. Georgia
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User: SewinPat
Member since: 02-01-2005 Total posts: 5 
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-07-2005, 03:19 PM (8 of 20)
Hi SewinPat, welcome to Sew Whats New. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: vicious kittie
Date: 02-08-2005, 06:39 AM (9 of 20)
| personally i think it would be better to keep the posts up, only because with the post deleted, people will never know about this or when on ebay looking, they may remember this and take more caution...too good to be true? usually...also maybe this woman will slowly start to realize that people are on to her, and its probably only a matter of time that the police will be on to her too...i wonder if when shes in jail she'll stop by and post once in awhile... *insert sarcaism here* |
User: vicious kittie
Member since: 02-02-2005 Total posts: 27 |
From: mamadus
Date: 02-09-2005, 02:03 AM (10 of 20)
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I agree with the kitty... leave the posts up, including all our responses.. I am a moderator on another group ( www.threadstop.com ) and she posted there also.. we promptly deleted her posts and banned her, but now I'm thinking it might have been better to leave her post and members responses.. Interesting that she (if indeed it is a woman) has also done this with electronics... you wonder how many poor unsuspecting people have gotten caught in the snare... The old adage holds true... "If it sounds too good to be true,it probably is!" just my 2 cents... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492 
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From: grandmasue
Date: 02-09-2005, 10:16 AM (11 of 20)
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I am not a computer wiz or a police authority so this question may be totally wrong. If it is known that this person is scamming others, is there nothing we can do? No one to contact to try and put an end to her false postings? It is fraud and I can't help but think there has got to be some way to get the authorities involved.
Grandma Sue
------------ At the end I am not showing up at my grave all pretty and well preserved...I am coming in sliding, yelling "What a ride!" |
User: grandmasue
Member since: 10-26-2004 Total posts: 138 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 02-09-2005, 02:21 PM (12 of 20)
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Okay gals and guys here's the latest update on the law on our scum bag scammer posting here!!! According to one of the investigators in our Consumer Protection Division of the Oklahoma Attorney General's office, if any of you have actually ordered from this person, sent her money and not received your merchandise, the only thing you can do is contact your respective Attorney General's office in whatever state you reside in to file a complaint. You can't take legal action against a person or entity based simply on an assumption that they are doing something illegal. The investigator I spoke with told me they have hundreds of complaints about e-bay and various other people allegedly doing business via the internet. His best advice was buyer beware. You need to take the time to check these things out to be sure they're honest and that you are going to actually receive what you're paying for. And, Mary, his advice was that you should ban her because to allow her post to remain inexistence you aiding her in her advertisement even though everyone is giving negative responses. You actually should take all of her posts down but also post something back to the effect that this person is suspected of being a scam artist and all readers should beware, but that is your decision to make. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: MaryW
Date: 02-11-2005, 09:06 AM (13 of 20)
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She/he was been banned days ago. My intention was to let other people know what is going on and to beware!
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: weezie
Date: 02-11-2005, 02:35 PM (14 of 20)
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Thanks Mary, I agree that leaving these posts in place will help protect those who might well be tempted with the chance to be able to obtain the sewing machine of their dreams at a price that could still allow them to be able to feed their famlies too.Way too many folks have been hurt by idiots such as this who honestly do not care who they steal from and ebay and other sites sometimes make it very easy for scams to happen to good people.You are wise to leave these messages in place so newbies to the web might be saved from the con artists like these. Weezie weezie
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User: weezie
Member since: 01-01-2002 Total posts: 34 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 02-11-2005, 09:07 PM (15 of 20)
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I'm glad you banned her Mary! I think he/she is being banned from most boards so the word is spreading rapidly about these posts. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: smith972
Date: 02-13-2005, 12:27 AM (16 of 20)
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She/he/it had the nerve to email me back yesterday at work and ask if i still wanted the machine for them....and sent this address to me that when i checked out on the internet did not exist....it was a strech of highway in Florida that has no buildings on it..... Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241
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From: Ria
Date: 02-15-2005, 03:52 PM (17 of 20)
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I am new here and so enjoying the site and the wonderful ladies who have helped me tremendously with all my questions. I just purchased my new embroidery machine today from a reputable dealer and I researched for two weeks before I bought it. I would never get caught in that scam but many others might have. I agree with everyone on leaving the post here. It is the best way to give a heads up to those who would get pulled into this scam. What a shame!!!! Some people work for a living...some steal...Thanks for leaving it up...Ria
Ria
"Alas for those who never sing, but die with all their music in them" (Oliver Wendell Holmes) Brother 6500.....Brother 8060......PED Basic... Embird...... |
User: Ria
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 121 |
From: MaryW
Date: 02-15-2005, 05:05 PM (18 of 20)
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That is so nervy, I sure hope they get caught soon.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Serenity
Date: 04-10-2005, 05:44 PM (19 of 20)
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I am glad I just read this thread. I am not looking for any more sewing machines at the moment. But I am glad I know none the less. I moderate a sewing group at yahoo and can let them know as well. On scamming on e-bay?? by god that is awful. I buy on e-bay and always try and look at the ratings (feedback). What was the e-bay names when they scammed with electronics? Does anyone know. Thanks Mary for leaving the posts up. This is the best sewing group in the world, I mean that! I am glad we all look out for each other. Scamming people, makes me so mad...  Arub "The struggle is not greater than the goal". Be blessed. Stay encouraged.
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User: Serenity
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 85 
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From: paroper
Date: 04-10-2005, 07:05 PM (20 of 20)
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Another one almost identical showed up on Martha Pullen this week. (Except the husband wasn't sick).
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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