Singer Story

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How I Got My Wife A Sewing Machine From London in Only Six Days


From: Ms. Dunn Sun 9/3/2006 10:23 AM
To: Xper Dunn
Subject: Bear's Christmas wish
This page shows the ridiculous thing that I can't help wanting.
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/sales-pages/White_listing.html
This page explains how I'll also need the full motor conversion to run on 110
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/sitetwopages/Motors.html
Of course, if it doesn't work out I'll understand

From: Xper Dunn Sun 9/3/2006 10:52 AM
To: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: code W 86
Dear Graham Forsdyke:
My wife has requested the turquoise Singer Featherweight as a Christmas gift. We will require the North American electrical conversion mentioned on your "code W 86 - Message" Html. Please advise your requirements for placing an order.
Thanks in advance for your kind attention.
Sincerely,
Xper Dunn
PO Box 3333
Groton Fells, NY 10619
USA
915-555-5135

From: Xper Dunn Mon 9/4/2006 6:02 PM
To: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: Singer Featherweight order
Dear Mr. Forsdyke:
I'm very anxious to purchase one of the Singer machines offered on your website (code W-86).
Please reply by email, collect phone or mail.
Thanks for your kind attention.
Sincerely,
Xper Dunn
PO Box 3333
Groton Fells, NY 10619
USA
915-555-5135

From: Graham Forsdyke Tue 9/5/2006 2:10 AM
To: Xper Dunn
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
Dear Xper
Many thanks for your mail and your interest in my machines
Sorry to have to tell you that this particular machine sold on
Sunday and is on it's way to the US at this moment.
If you'd still like me to give you a call, I'd be happy to do so --
I've a 1 cent a minute plan to the US.
Regards
Graham Forsdyke
Purveyor of fine Featherweights to the gentry
ISMACS London

From: Xper Dunn Tue 9/5/2006 10:18 AM
To: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
Dear Mr. Forsdyke:
Thanks for your prompt reply. So W-86 is gone.
What about W-83?
If W-83 is likewise gone, would you please advise as to what is in stock and available.
Regards
Xper Dunn

From: Graham Forsdyke Tue 9/5/2006 11:00 AM
To: Xper Dunn
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
Hi again
W83 is available and is the only white machine I've got at the moment.
Sorry there's not more of a choice
regards
Graham Forsdyke

From: Xper Dunn Tue 9/5/2006 11:48 AM
To: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
I'll take it. How do we proceed? -Xper Dunn

From: Graham Forsdyke Tue 9/5/2006 12:40 PM
To: Xper Dunn
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
Thanks Xper
Long e-mail coming up --- sorry
As per the web site, you need to consider the voltage business.
I source most of my machines in Europe which has the great advantage
of my being able to select better-condition models but most are 240
volt operation. Therefore, for use in North America either a
converter - a small black box which plugs between the machine and the
wall socket - is needed or a permanent conversion to 110 volts

Up until a short time ago there was no option but for the additional
box. Then I found a retired ex-Singer electrical specialist who had
the equipment and skill to totally re-build the 240-volt motors to
the original Singer US specification.
So now there are two ways to go.
1) The add-on black box. Advantages: Cost, it's the cheapest option.
I can arrange deliver of a correct specification converter box to
your address from a US source for $25. Disadvantages: It's something
else to carry around and have to be explained at quilt classes.
2) The full motor conversion. Advantages:Plug in and sew. No
additional bits and pieces. Because the motors are totally rebuilt
internally to a high standard they come with a one-year guarantee.
Virtually a new motor. There are no external alterations at all to
degrade the value of the machine. Disadvantages. Cost. It's more
expensive at $85.
Although most of my customers opt for the interior conversion, I have
had no adverse reports of the recommended add-on converter.

Here's how it works
I ask you to send a normal personal US dollar check to me
to
Graham Forsdyke
158 Hampton Road
Chingford
London E4 8NT
England
Whilst it is on the way, I do the machine conversion to 110 volts,
fully service the machine and get the packing underway. I also start
the paperwork for the special insurance and for this I need the
delivery address by e-mail advance please.
The moment I get the check the machine is shipped.

An alternative is credit card either through Paypal at
http://www.paypal.com using this e-mail address as the account
identification or direct to me
If you wish to send directly to me please, for security reasons, use
the following procedure.
Send the first half of the number - eg 1234 5678 XXXX XXXX to me at
this e-mail address
Send the second half XXXX XXXX 12234 5678 to graham@e-powersellers.com
I'll also need to know the type of card (Visa and MC only please)
plus expiration date, the name as it appears on the card and the
billing address if different from the delivery address
I'm also quite happy to phone you for the card details.
Any further queries, please get back to me.
Regards
Graham
Graham Forsdyke
Purveyor of fine Featherweights to the gentry
ISMACS London
graham@ismacs.u-net.com
http://www.ismacs.net
http://www.sew-sales.com
new dedicated Featherweight site
http://www.singer-featherweight.com

From: service @ paypal.com Tue 9/5/2006 3:57 PM
To: Xper Dunn
Subject: Receipt for your Payment
Dear xper dunn,
Your payment for $585.00 USD to graham@ismacs.u-net.com has been sent.
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Amount: $585.00 USD
Transaction ID: 9VCxxxxxHA5xx1x2F
Subject: singer featherweight
View the details of this transaction online at:
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From: Xper Dunn Tue 9/5/2006 4:07 PM
To: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
Dear Mr. Forsdyke:
You should receive my PayPal payment for $585 presently.
This is for the machine ($500) and the Internal conversion ($85).
Please advise of further charges, if any.
URGENT: I have an inconvenient situation whereby anything shipped by the Post Office must go to the PO Box address shown on the Paypal payment but, if you are shipping via UPS, Fedex, or any third-party, the address must be:
Xper Dunn
444 Jupiter Drive
Lincolnvile, NY 10540
[The post office won't deliver to my home address and third party shippers are prohibited from delivering to a PO Box.]
If you have any questions regarding this shipping method/address problem, please advise.
Thanks for all your help. I look forward to surprising my wife this Christmas.
Regards,
Xper Dunn

From: Graham Forsdyke Wed 9/6/2006 8:04 AM
To: Xper Dunn
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
Many thanks Xper
I will be shipping via dhl who've got a great track record with me.
I will use the Jupiter Drive address.
I'll plan to ship on Thursday or Friday which should mean your
receiving the machine on Monday or Tuesday. I will confirm when
shipped and give you the tracking data.
Thanks again
Graham Forsdyke
Purveyor of fine Featherweights to the gentry
ISMACS London
www.ismacs.net
(forwarded to Ms.Dunn)

Reply From: Ms. Dunn Wed 9/6/2006 8:21 AM
To: Xper Dunn
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
It's a wonderful thing.

From: Graham Forsdyke Thu 9/7/2006 2:45 AM
To: Xper Dunn
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
Hello again
This is one Christmas when you'll have your wife's present in good
time...... (G)
The machine shipped yesterday
You can check its progress at
http://www.dhl.com
with the tracking number 998xxxx173
Hopefully the terrorist scares here will not delay the package
best wishes
Graham

From: Xper Dunn Thu 9/7/2006 10:15 AM
To: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: RE: Singer Featherweight order
Dear Graham
It's been a pleasure doing business with you.
I hope for all our sakes that both the terrorists
and the desperate rancor that produces them will someday soon
be a subject for the history texts.
Good luck!
Xper

From: Xper Dunn Fri 9/8/2006 10:38 AM
To: Ms. Dunn
Subject: Singer Shipping
Hey bear
I finally got a trace page for DHL to come up on my browser.
Your Singer went from London UK to East Midlands UK (DHL Facilty), across the pond to Wilmington OH (DHL Facilty) and is now in NYC awaiting a truck to bring it on up here.
Have gooda Friday, see ya later
Love
Bozeau

Reply From: Ms. Dunn Fri 9/8/2006 10:40 AM
To: Xper Dunn
Subject: Singer Shipping
a traveling sewing machine for a traveling fashion bear-
should be a children's book.

From: Xper Dunn Fri 9/8/2006 2:06 PM
To: Ms. Dunn
Subject: its here
see you at home

From: Xper Dunn Fri 9/8/2006 2:24 PM
To: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: Safe Arrival
Dear Sir:
I just wanted to set your mind at ease and let you know that the machine arrived in good condition.
I'd also like to compliment your packaging; very stout, took forever to unpack.
Thanks again for everything.
Xper Dunn