Sailrite Ultrafeed LS-1 straight stitch sewing machine

[trialframe]

Sailrite Ultrafeed LS-1 straight stitch walking foot sewing machine. All in good condition with case, foot control and assorted bits and pieces. Bottom section of case has been repaired previously but it seems fine. This model won't do zig zag stitches. UK mains 220v.
Collection only from Weymouth Dorset.
£350.

 

[AngusMcDoon]

I have one, so don't want to buy it, but a useful snippet of information is that Solent Sewing are the UK agents again for Sailrite after a few years of there being no UK or even European agent. It makes getting spares and help much easier and cheaper.

 

[Stingo]

Yep, another vote of confidence for Solent Sewing, who serviced my Read's sewing machine for a handful of beer-tokens.

 

[trialframe]

Thanks. Great to know there's somewhere in the UK who knows all about these and can supply the bits.

 

[PCUK]

I've got one of the identical Chinese models that I've updated over the years and it is superb. Your Sailrite is a real bargain and I'm surprised it hasn't gone yet.

 

[Poignard]

[...] Your Sailrite is a real bargain and I'm surprised it hasn't gone yet.

"Collection only from Weymouth Dorset."

Such a stipulation is bound to deter many potential buyers.

On a map, stick the point of a pair of compasses into Weymouth with it opened up to a distance equivalent to a couple of hours drive on lousy roads. Draw a circle.

Most of the area it encompasses is sea, and the remaining land area is surprisingly small, and unlikely to contain many people looking for a Sailrite sewing machine at this particular moment in time.

 

[Paul1962]

Probably because it is heavy and couriers ain't brilliant on being careful

 

[Wandering Star]

I’ve just noticed a post on the Facebook Westerly Owners forum which mentions a Sailrite LSZ sewing machine being sold as a scam on several sailing websites & forums. Hopefully this one isn’t connected with this scam?

 

[Marco64]

He said collection only, hardly a scammer tecnique…

 

[PCUK]

As this is an LS1 and the OP is part of the dialogue I am confident he is 100% genuine. And a jolly fine chap!

 

[trialframe]

You are absolutely right. It's totally genuine & I'm offended that any connection with a scam has been mentioned.

 

[Marco64]

Trialframe I’m with you. Sadly the internet is never short of keyboard warriors.

 

[Wandering Star]

You are absolutely right. It's totally genuine & I'm offended that any connection with a scam has been mentioned.

I’m sorry if you feel offended - my OP was simply intended to urge caution for a potential buyer on the basis the scam was reported on the same day as your advert appeared, an unfortunate coincidence that’s all.

 

[trialframe]

Apologies accepted so no worries. Mine is a different model also.

 

[PCUK]

That's what I said!
Have you thought about getting a quote for UK delivery? even if it were 50 quid the machine would still be worth it.

 

[Marco64]

bad luck for me. I have been looking for one for a year, second-hand. I gave up and just bought a new Singer Heavy Duty, and this shows up

 

[doug748]

bad luck for me. I have been looking for one for a year, second-hand. I gave up and just bought a new Singer Heavy Duty, and this shows up

Yes, an excellent buy, these machines pay for themselves in the first season if you are willing to have a go.

 

[trialframe]

Now put on Ebay as no interest here.

 

[trialframe]

Now sold.