mighty

I have one do not believe I paid that much.

purplefiend

The red S models were the later ones.
Sharon

purplefiend

Here's an ebay auction for a Red S Featherweight.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960...item3f2a8cd7a4

Country1

I paid $20 for my tan 221J at an estate auction up the street. Got it home, did a little research and found the 221J's selling for $750 to $1000. Was a nice day.

quiltgal

There are about 16 different badges for the black machines, the white, the tan, and the black free arm 222 machines.
Some were produced in low numbers and are rare and more valuable if you want a particular model.
They all sew.

There is a black 221 with a red "S" badge. All the white machines have a red "S", and the tan machines have a red "S".
The black 221K red "S" is from 1960, 61, or 62 (depending upon the source) with a serial number that starts ES###### and the easy way to tell is the light switch is not on the base, but on the housing of the light.
Do not have the numbers, but I have only seen 1 since I started using, repairing etc in 1994.
Personally, I think that it is worth $350, but I appreciate both the function (sewing) aspect as well as the rare aspect.

Bobquilts

Try shopgoodwill.com . I've bought a few from there.

jackiequilts4fun

I am new to this Board. I enjoy reading but rarely post. I would be VERY INTERESTED in this machine. I so want to find a FW so that I won't have to lug my much heavier machine to guild mtgs. and retreats, and sewing with friends. Thanks!! I can be reached at write jackie at att dot net