This was the reply I got from the guy trying to sell his machine for $1500:
Doug,
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the Singer Featherweights. I understand you are not trying to "discount" the machine in my possession, I take no offense to your remarks. However, I priced the machine at the scale that I am hopeful to receive and to strike up conversations like the one we have been having. As you know price is negotiable to whom wants and whom will give at a price that is offered. If you are interested in my machine then we can talk about the price. What is your offer?
Thank you for your input.
Terri
Sounds to me like he's going to leave the price as is and hope he gets it. As Billy said yesterday, in a couple of months we will see the price drop unless some unsuspecting fool buys it not knowing they are getting ripped off. Oh well, I tried to be a good Samaritan and offer good advise.