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Post# 796749   11/30/2014 at 22:46 (3,426 days old) by GrizzRick ()        

Just found this beauty in a box under an old appliance store

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Post# 796751 , Reply# 1   11/30/2014 at 22:54 (3,426 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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OMG!!!  I think I need a cigarette. Can't wait for more, close-up photos. 
Post# 796752 , Reply# 2   11/30/2014 at 23:06 (3,426 days old) by A440 ()        

Incredible!  

Is it electric or gas?

Congratulations!  

 
Post# 796758 , Reply# 3   12/1/2014 at 00:43 (3,426 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)        
OMG!!

 Wow!! I live in Salt Lake. Where did you find this? It's beautiful!! Congrats on your find!

Post# 796769 , Reply# 4   12/1/2014 at 03:52 (3,426 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))        

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Been a good season for unused vintage machines. Just the ones I'm remembering: yours, late Easy twin, Speed Queen twin. Styling suggests late/latest Duo. Congrats.

Post# 796773 , Reply# 5   12/1/2014 at 04:53 (3,426 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore)        

Lordy Lordy...I'm gettin' da vapors! Pass the salts please!

That's definitely a beaut! Why can't anyone be so lucky on this side of the river and find some buried little gem like that?

Well, Congratulations on a great find!

Post# 796775 , Reply# 6   12/1/2014 at 05:29 (3,426 days old) by Easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)        
You've got yourself . . .

. . . a beauty there.

I've got a 1959 model, and it works like a charm.

Enjoy.

Jerry Gay

Post# 796778 , Reply# 7   12/1/2014 at 06:04 (3,426 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
Congratulations!

 It is an electric condenser model. John has a similar TOL Hi-Speed condenser model in Beltsville. It has the larger door on top for the lint screen as well as detergent. It also has the dispensers where the user sets the amount of bleach and fabric softener on the control panel and warm air displaces that amount and sends it up to be added to the cylinder at the proper times.

This model does not have the fan for air circulation during the drying which is why it does not have a lint screen. A Mint In Box Duomatic is quite a find. You must be on Santa's nice list.

Post# 796781 , Reply# 8   12/1/2014 at 06:49 (3,426 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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"Santa's Nice List"

I'll say! That's beautiful, congratulations!!

Post# 796782 , Reply# 9   12/1/2014 at 06:52 (3,426 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
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WOW, whats the story behind this one, it looks to be a 1960-62 model.

These were fun machines and one of the simplest combos ever made, so hopefully if you plan on trying to use it, it will probably work.

Post# 796785 , Reply# 10   12/1/2014 at 07:16 (3,426 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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***swoons***  Wow! How can something like this just sit around undiscovered for so long?  What a find - congratulations!  It's a real beauty!
Post# 796786 , Reply# 11   12/1/2014 at 07:34 (3,426 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Wowwwweee

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It's amazing find! Like the new in box Blackstones Fred had in Springfield. So there is a NIB Apex out there, I thought so!!

 

 
Post# 796792 , Reply# 12   12/1/2014 at 09:04 (3,426 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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If you've got $6K burning a hole in your pocket, I know where there's a NIB Jacobs Launderall....  (ducks and flees to safety)
Post# 796803 , Reply# 13   12/1/2014 at 11:10 (3,426 days old) by GrizzRick ()        

What would this machine be worth?

Post# 796824 , Reply# 14   12/1/2014 at 13:39 (3,426 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        
Attention K-Mart Shoppers

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Ah, there's that other shoe.

 

As I immediately suspected, this machine may be up for grabs.  Hasn't anyone here learned?

 

I'm afraid it's too late to put on your game faces and delete your gushing posts above.
Post# 796831 , Reply# 15   12/1/2014 at 14:15 (3,426 days old) by GrizzRick ()        

I would like to see someone who would appreciate it get ahold of it rather than see it got to a scrap pile.

Post# 796835 , Reply# 16   12/1/2014 at 15:04 (3,426 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)        
I'm interested

 Hi, i am very interested in this machine, and I live in Utah!! I will be sending you a message in just a bit. Thanks!

Post# 796839 , Reply# 17   12/1/2014 at 16:08 (3,426 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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It's worth what someone will pay for it.  May be the only one around, so pricing it is difficult.
Post# 796842 , Reply# 18   12/1/2014 at 16:25 (3,425 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
I have to go loosen my stays!

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Post# 796843 , Reply# 19   12/1/2014 at 16:28 (3,425 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        
There Will Be....

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....Some start-up issues, even though this unit appears unused. Re-lubrication of some parts, plus checking of all hoses, valves, etc. will be needed. The door boot might benefit from applications of glycerin if it is not otherwise damaged.

The unit may need less or more than I've said, but Rip Van Winkle stuff isn't necessarily plug 'n play, is all I'm trying to say.

Post# 797020 , Reply# 20   12/2/2014 at 18:41 (3,424 days old) by camMURRAY22 (Savannah,Georgia)        



Post# 797040 , Reply# 21   12/2/2014 at 20:52 (3,424 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        
Empty profile, another clue.

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This thread should be moved to Shoppers Square.
Post# 797053 , Reply# 22   12/2/2014 at 22:46 (3,424 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        

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1. Ultramatic is quite correct as to the proper location of this thread.

2. No easy way of saying this but, man up guys! *LOL*


How many times have we been lead down this path before? Someone with no previous activity shows up with one or two pictures of appliance porn. Everyone proceeds to get all hot and bothered and then things (usually) start taking odd turns.

I for one am still wondering what any appliance would be doing "under" an appliance store, box or not. Was it buried in a time capsule? Hidden during the War? Was this store built upon the foundations of a previous building where the basements were sealed over? That story wants fleshing out.

We have heard neither hide nor hair from the OP since he found, came upon, discovered, unearthed, ran into.... this appliance. Is it being offered for sale? Or as sadly all too common the thing is being shopped on this website so someone can sum up potential interest and or value.

L.



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Post# 797070 , Reply# 23   12/3/2014 at 00:29 (3,424 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        
L, Dear

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That wasn't Fearless Leader.  It was Louie.

 

At this stage, the machine isn't for sale or up for auction, or advertised on CL.  The Imperial forum is still kosher, even if the OP isn't.

 

I'm still asking myself if I'm the only one here who checks profiles when an unfamiliar user name pops up with a fantastic item to "share," gives few details, and does not otherwise demonstrate any interest in vintage machines.  It's simple arithmetic, everybody.

 

While reply #15 above suggests good intentions, the circumstances (see my previous post) further suggest there will be a premium price associated with them.

 

If I knew how to play poker, I'd clean up with this crowd.

 

 
Post# 797071 , Reply# 24   12/3/2014 at 00:36 (3,424 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)        
No response

 I did email the seller, but have not gotten any response yet. If I do hear anything I will certainly let the group know.

I don't get upset about these types of posts. While they can be disappointing, I don't have the time to stress out over them. They'll always be another find!! :)

Post# 797076 , Reply# 25   12/3/2014 at 01:02 (3,424 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        
Stand by

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. . . for a NIB Philco Duomatic making its debut on ebay.

 

Just a moment.  Let me grab my sweater.

 

Now, can you say, "reserve not met?"

 

I thought you could.
Post# 797081 , Reply# 26   12/3/2014 at 01:38 (3,424 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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I'd play poker with you Ralph. wink
Post# 797089 , Reply# 27   12/3/2014 at 02:21 (3,424 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        
Deal!

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Oh Louie, I knew what I might be getting into when I typed that.  How about I up the ante with a round of Five Card(,) Stud?  I think that would result in some cleaning up, don't you?

 

 
Post# 797092 , Reply# 28   12/3/2014 at 02:24 (3,424 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK)        
From one BigAl to Another

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Could not agree with you more!

BigAl in the UK

Post# 797173 , Reply# 29   12/3/2014 at 12:56 (3,424 days old) by GrizzRick ()        

You all wanted to know the story behind this so here it is. My grandfather owned the original store and it was passed down to a relative when he passed, it had been rented out to a business for the past 40 plus years. That business moved out recently and the building has been sold, the old renter asked my brother and myself if we would like to go through and get some of my families stuff out from the basement before he turned over the keys. We found many treasure from my families history that had been stored in this old basement. This beautiful washer was on of many but was the only new never used one. We wondered the value on such an amazing item not just to dump off or squeeze as much as we could out of someone, but to find someone truly interested in such a magnificent piece. None of it matters now though because my relative in charge sold the building and all of its contents without offering a single family member a chance to maybe get a piece of memories or anything at from the the basement. I am friends with the new owners and although they will not part at this time with any of the contents I will get as many photos of all the amazing items and share them with you all.

Post# 797177 , Reply# 30   12/3/2014 at 13:47 (3,424 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        
What a Great Story

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Rick, please accept my apology for expressing skepticism.  Most of us here are well beyond twice shy when somebody new surfaces and wants to know what a certain item is worth.

 

You clearly have good intentions, and I know Big Al will appreciate your efforts associated with the subject machine. 
Post# 797192 , Reply# 31   12/3/2014 at 15:18 (3,424 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Thank you Rick, that is a great story! If you are able to grab some more photos we would all love to see more of this beautiful machine.

I agree that this thread belongs in Imperial. I did say when I originally set up Shoppers Square that any vintage washer, dryer or dishwasher that was new or unused should generally be posted in Imperial.

Post# 797224 , Reply# 32   12/3/2014 at 19:03 (3,423 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)        
Shoppers Square

 Stories like this are my favorite thing to read in the imperial forum but if it was in shoppers square I might not have seen it as I dont always go there.I recently bought a rare 800 series gold kenmore washer that I havent posted yet which also had an interesting story behind it and today I bought a diving bell bendix that was posted there that was at a habitat for humanity store.I think shoppers square is great but it has a downside,the unintended consequence of watering down the imperial forum,there are some great stories over there now that you only used to see in imperial.


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