Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
Probably because it is one of the very early ones. I believe the first one came out in 1935 and this is a '36... I don't know the reason, but I know some collectors want the 1936 machines. Maybe someone else here can tell us why? You don't see a 1936 FW come up for sale very often.
There are people out there with more money than sense, and someone will probably buy this machine for that price!
Nope, the first ones were made in 1933, they had green case interiors, but different from this one, have seen his machines before and they are pricey, sleuthing ebay is the way to get a bargain and not overpay. Value created is in the mind of the beholder. The scroll face plates, chrome handwheel and condition of the older ones, and attachments are the difference that drive the price. This is priced for the novice who doesnt know. :)