Singer301a?
04-11-2013, 03:58 AM
#11
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SE Alabama
Posts: 821
I would go for it, I love my 301, got it for $125, its the Black long bed. Sews great.. I also think it depends in what area you are in, seems machines go for less in the North..have a hard time finding them down here in AL. Bought mine in AR while on trip home.
04-11-2013, 05:53 AM
#12
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central NY
Posts: 859
Where do you sell them...ebay?? I could never get that much on CL. I recently sold a 403, serviced and fully outfitted with more than it came with when new and had no interest until I lowered the price to $110. I know I can get more on ebay but I don't want to ship and frankly, have never sold on ebay. Here in central NY there is just not much market for old sewing machines.
Originally Posted by miriam
I sell them for about that after I have cleaned, oiled and adjusted. Some times more if it is really nice. How much does your $50 machine cost plus servicing?
04-11-2013, 08:22 AM
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Not Here
Posts: 3,817
Oh you know I have to ask. How? 
The one I have here gave me a little grief, but it was neglected for a while (I assume it takes at least a few days of non-use for the motor pulley to seize solid.) and it had loose wiring in the female connector, and the pedal, and at the back of the male connector. I could blame it for my "sparkling" issue too, but that was 100% me. 
ETA: I guess I'm asking, do the parts seem better, or it runs smoother, or,...?
I think for some reason that the German 400 series seem to run quieter and a little nicer than the American and Canadian ones.
The one I have here gave me a little grief, but it was neglected for a while (I assume it takes at least a few days of non-use for the motor pulley to seize solid.) and it had loose wiring in the female connector, and the pedal, and at the back of the male connector. I could blame it for my "sparkling" issue too, but that was 100% me. ETA: I guess I'm asking, do the parts seem better, or it runs smoother, or,...?
I think for some reason that the German 400 series seem to run quieter and a little nicer than the American and Canadian ones.
Last edited by ArchaicArcane; 04-11-2013 at 08:28 AM.
04-12-2013, 02:30 PM
#15
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Not Here
Posts: 3,817
Originally Posted by tenngal
I have a black and a mocha - both sew the same, but for some strange reason I like the mocha better.
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2009/03/...ne-review.aspx
"There is a higher demand for the black 301's, but I find the LBOW and mocha machines to be easier on my eyes. The color is more neutral, and results in less eye strain for me."
And she answered my question about cabinets and the long bed.
