Thread Number: 19901
For sale matching set of GMFR Piston 1-18's |
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Post# 318809   12/8/2008 at 12:48 (5,589 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 318820 , Reply# 1   12/8/2008 at 13:43 (5,589 days old) by vintagekenmore (Spokane, Washington)   |   | |
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I wonder how much it would cost to have them packaged and shipped. I sure would take em if its not too high for shipping |
Post# 318948 , Reply# 2   12/9/2008 at 00:50 (5,588 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)   |   | |
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Post# 318984 , Reply# 3   12/9/2008 at 09:47 (5,588 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 318986 , Reply# 4   12/9/2008 at 09:58 (5,588 days old) by nmaineman36 ()   |   | |
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OK I gotta ask this one question...do they work?? |
Post# 319027 , Reply# 5   12/9/2008 at 14:14 (5,588 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 319040 , Reply# 6   12/9/2008 at 15:52 (5,587 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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I have a set already, and a full shop, these are another guy's machines, and he's not stupid, he knows what they are and yes, he'll scrap them if I don't shell out enough money. I dry tested them, the washer spins with no bearing noise, the dryer spins, has a slight bearing noise, but does not ignite. If someone wants them, I'll check them out throughly and give an exact evaluation, I'm a repair man so any needed repairs I can do, or you can do if you are inclined. But I don't pawn off junk, just not how I do business. These machines need a good home and hopefully that will happen : ) Matt |
Post# 319058 , Reply# 8   12/9/2008 at 18:18 (5,587 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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I can't pay this scrapper $150 for machines that sit in my shop. I already am packed with sweet appliances. I see these machines, negotiate the guy down as far as I can, and offer them to people on this site. I take $100 for time, transport, and evaluation of condition. So here are these sweet 1-18's for $250. This is my business. This is how I feed my family. Michigan has the worst economy in the nation. I am just trying to pay my bills. $150 is a lot of money to me. I can't buy every fanatastic machine I come across. I fail to see anything ridiculous about what I do. I offer my "finds" to the site at great prices. But I have neither the room nor the money to grab every machine. Most of the machines I have put up have ended up at the scrap yard. There is nothing I can do about that. Either someone wants the machine or they don't. I love vintage appliances. And maybe when I am not working 70 hours a week trying to get by, I'll have time to set up MY dream laundry room . Matt |
Post# 319078 , Reply# 9   12/9/2008 at 21:31 (5,587 days old) by travis ()   |   | |
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I meant that the seller was ridiculous, not you. :-) |
Post# 319112 , Reply# 10   12/10/2008 at 07:32 (5,587 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)   |   | |
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We certainly understand; if my DW's job were not so iffy right now I would be contacting you to make the sale. SC budget woes are so bad I know of at least one other person in a state supported agency that is talking now of 15 day furloughs for the 2009 - 2010 budget year (and we still have 6 months in THIS year!?! Sheesh)... Even with shipping it would be well worth it - imho. With shipping costs that washer still beats anything made today in terms of craftsmanship. Our 7 year FL is not long for this world which we probably paid the same dollar amount for!!! When times improve we will be looking to acquire a classic like this. thanks for sharing and may you find a buyer (closer to you) to help you put food on your family's table Peaceful Holidays, Robert |
Post# 319116 , Reply# 11   12/10/2008 at 08:44 (5,587 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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Thanks, I didn't mean to get pissy, I do get frustrated when I see these machines go to the crusher, but most peole have not oprned their eyes to the scam that is modern appliances. The pistom driven washer is the best top loader even made, an opinion shared by many who know a lot more than me. I'm trying to get this guy to do consignment, so we'll see. I got my avocado set for FREE. I was in someones basement and saw them in the corner, and they told me to get rid of those "ugly, old, pieces of junk!" Is it just me, or are the avocados better? Had a coppertone machine take a crap on me, made at different plants? Matt |
Post# 319117 , Reply# 12   12/10/2008 at 08:50 (5,587 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 319140 , Reply# 13   12/10/2008 at 12:44 (5,587 days old) by vintagekenmore (Spokane, Washington)   |   | |
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shipping does, I would buy the set for that price in a HEARTBEAT, they are the best machines made and dont deserve the crusher. Is there a way all the members could get together to work out shipping. This set needs to be saved. |
Post# 319144 , Reply# 14   12/10/2008 at 13:39 (5,587 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 319210 , Reply# 15   12/10/2008 at 20:48 (5,586 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 319339 , Reply# 16   12/11/2008 at 18:15 (5,585 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 319371 , Reply# 17   12/11/2008 at 23:00 (5,585 days old) by vintagekenmore (Spokane, Washington)   |   | |
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YAY! Im glad they found a home, maybe I need to make a trip your way with a U Haul and buy myself a set |
Post# 319373 , Reply# 18   12/11/2008 at 23:13 (5,585 days old) by autowasherfreak ()   |   | |
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If I had the $ and way to get them here, I would love to have gotten them. I'm so glad someone got them. |
Post# 319430 , Reply# 19   12/12/2008 at 09:11 (5,585 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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