Kiwi, Anyone?

Here's the wheel I learned to spin on, my Ashford Kiwi. I got it secondhand on Ebay almost two years ago and am really quite attached to it.

However, the poor thing rarely gets used anymore. I use my Lendrum for just about everything, and I haven't used the Kiwi for anything at all since last November.

That's just not fair. It deserves better.

So, what I want to do, is find a new home for this good wheel. I've got the wheel--a double-treadle, versatile wheel. Seven bobbins. A basic 2-bobbin lazy kate. A hi-speed "kit," and a maintenance kit.

New, these would cost about $350.

I'm thinking . . . $300. Maybe $275?

But--here's the important thing. The big Condition.

I am not willing to pack and ship this. I don't want to take it apart, and I definitely don't want to risk shipping damage.

So, that means that whoever buys this wheel has to be somewhere within pick-up distance. Or willing to meet me at a halfway point no more than an hour or so away from me here in northern New Jersey. Or, going to Rhinebeck on Saturday, since I would be willing to tote this to Rhinebeck on the one day I'm going.

What do you think? Anyone want to give this poor, lonely wheel a new home?

Updated 3/31/07: This has been sold. But thank you for your interest!

Comments

[Carole]

Not I. I'm sort of all set with wheels for the moment. But it's a great deal for the right person. If I think of anyone I'll send them in your direction.

[Jen]

Oh, how I wish I could say yes. Having just started spinning with a drop spindle a couple months ago, I am on the lookout for the right deal on a wheel.

Unfortunately, A) I don't have that kind of money available at this time, and B) I live in New Hampshire and won't be getting to Rhinebeck.

I'm sure you'll make the right connection for your old spinning friend. It just can't be me this time.

[Stephanie]

What a lovely wheel. The right person will be along to claim it. I just know it.

[marnie]

Aww, I tried the kiwi a few weeks ago and loved it, though I'm definitely looking forward to my matchless. Good luck with the selling. Hope you are able to get a good price for it.

[JessaLu]

Have you listed it on spin-sales? You might get a few more bites that way...and if anyone in Mass or north of Mass wants it, I'm happy to get it from you at Rhinebeck for them and pass it on.

[Eva]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhh.... Me wants me wants me wants... but I won't be going to Rhinebeck, and I don't live close enough to you :(
Ah well, some day I'll have a wheel...
Cheers Eva

[Lizzy B]

Ah, that is a good deal for anyone who gets the wheel. If someone slightly south of Baltimore wants it I would be willing to transport it for them and have them pick it up from me...

[Becky]

Aw, man. If I were within the vicinity I'd so pick it up. I'm DYING to learn how to spin.

[Kathy]

It's a lovely wheel!

[Gracie]

I wanna say yes too! Too bad I'm not going to Rhinebeck and I don't live near you! And, that is a lot of diapers!!!

[minnie]

rhinebeck is THIS weekend? i picked a lousy weekend to get married, didn't i. at least i'll have something to read next week, eh? i've been blocking it out, since i know i can't go. very nice wheel. i'm scouring my brain, trying to figure out who i know out that way that might be interested. hmmmmmmm.

[sunflowerfairy]

Still for sale?? Is so, please email me. I might be interested!

[Ceci]

If you still have the Kiwi for sale, I am interested. I will be in Monticello, NY visiting my Mom from Oct. 13-18 and could meet you. Where in Jersey are you? Please let me know asap since I am ready to buy ~

Thank you

[bellis]

If this is still available for sale I could drive up this weekend and pick it up. Please, let me know.

[Jessica]

Carole pointed me to this post. Is the wheel still available? If so, I may be interested. Would you be able to provide some more detailed pictures? Please drop me an e-mail one way or another. Thanks! :-)

[Monica]

Hello-
DO you still have you Kiwi. I live in VA but my family lives in SOmerset, NJ. If you wouldn't mind meeting them, I may be interested. They wil be coming to see me in May because I am 9 months pregnant. I would love to give it a good home but becasue I am pregnant really can't afford much but would love it. Thank you so much for your time.

Monica