Featherweight sewing machines
#3
Depends on condition. I paid $125 for a rough looking machine about 10 yrs ago in Angleton Tex at an antique store. She sews well, but the decals are faded, there are some other condition issues. I would maybe pay $300 for one in almost perfect condition, with a pretty good case, all the extra attachments (ruffler, hemmer, wide hemmer, tucker & buttonholer maybe, edger), an original book.
For a special machine like maybe a Centennial in above condition, I'd maybe go $500. A 222 would go for $800-900.
JMO on prices, I still see an awful lot of folks that get 'em at yard or estate sales for under $50! That's my dream, to find one in really nice condition for under $100 ;)
For a special machine like maybe a Centennial in above condition, I'd maybe go $500. A 222 would go for $800-900.
JMO on prices, I still see an awful lot of folks that get 'em at yard or estate sales for under $50! That's my dream, to find one in really nice condition for under $100 ;)
#5
Originally Posted by vintage cowgirl
I really would like a featherweight but don't know what a good price is, how about around $300.00 ?
Trudy 1950 Model
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Prices do vary. I would flip if I found one at a yard sale!! :D
I paid 212.00 + shipping for a really good one with everything and it had been serviced as well. I feel I kind of got a deal b/c they are going for more these days on Ebay.
I've only had mine a year and use it a ton!!
I would pay more for one if I had to but not over 300.00, but that's just me :)
PS I love Trudy!!! :thumbup:
I paid 212.00 + shipping for a really good one with everything and it had been serviced as well. I feel I kind of got a deal b/c they are going for more these days on Ebay.
I've only had mine a year and use it a ton!!
I would pay more for one if I had to but not over 300.00, but that's just me :)
PS I love Trudy!!! :thumbup:
#8
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Prices do vary. I would flip if I found one at a yard sale!! :D
I paid 212.00 + shipping for a really good one with everything and it had been serviced as well. I feel I kind of got a deal b/c they are going for more these days on Ebay.
I've only had mine a year and use it a ton!!
I would pay more for one if I had to but not over 300.00, but that's just me :)
PS I love Trudy!!! :thumbup:
I paid 212.00 + shipping for a really good one with everything and it had been serviced as well. I feel I kind of got a deal b/c they are going for more these days on Ebay.
I've only had mine a year and use it a ton!!
I would pay more for one if I had to but not over 300.00, but that's just me :)
PS I love Trudy!!! :thumbup:
#9
I just got one off e-bay for $200.00. I was the only bidder. One went off yesterday for $167.50 and $18.00 to ship. The seller had no idea what he had and it showed in his listing. Someone got a great deal.
#10
A couple of years ago I bought a featherweight in great shape, together with its folding table (not in such great shape, had to replace the veneer on top) for $300. Since then it seems like all the prices I see on craigslist are going up and up, but I don't know if those machines are selling at the inflated prices. Shop around and don't be afraid to offer less than the asking price. Be prepared to walk away if the price looks too high, and eventually you will find a good one. Good luck!
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