Holy cow, a sears kenmore model 1914 is going for over $400 on eBay, with 26 bids. I have that machine all those accessories upstairs in my sewing room. Knew I should keep that machine and not get rid if it when I bought a plastic wonder, lol!!

Whoa Nellie. Sold for $422.15 plus what ever the shipping would be.

How about this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INDUSTRIAL-S...p2047675.l2557

Whoa Nellie is right Caroline! My dad bought me that machine on 7/5/77 for $349.99, I still have the original receipt. My Dad always believed in buying the best, thanks Dad! Nice to see the machine still has value and people still want it.

[QUOTE=Sideways;6254895 nice to see the machine still has value and people still want it.[/QUOTE]

Hmmm. I think I will put that Kenmore model on my mental watch list. Amazing that it is sort of like a classic car, it still has appreciating value.

Were there words like industrial, heavy-duty, sunbrella, boat tarps, leather, etc. in the title or description?

I just saw one on CL...looking for it now ...might buy and try to resell.

That's a really popular model. I found a thread at one point I think on Pattern review where they were talking about it. Pretty much universally loved, and considered one of the best "Kenmore" ever made. I had one here, it was a nice machine, if a little complex with the cams (the part where you could change how it looked by adjusting a lever or dial or two), but otherwise very newbie friendly too.

No, it did not, lol, the one you posted was unbelievable Mark.

I've seen remains of the Titanic with less rust.