Originally Posted by Leota
Originally Posted by kwendt
wow.. I have 23 pages to read. But first... let me share some GOOD news....
So I drove my MIL out to do some thrift store shopping today. We got some odds/ends and started home. My MIL said, "Isn't there a little thrift store in the next shopping center". We pulled in. Went into the shop. Sitting RIGHT in front, on the floor with a bunch of baskets was a little dusty black case. I immed. squatted down to look... yup. I ask the man at the counter, "how much is this old sewing machine?" He said, "$10". And I said, "I'll take it!!!!
So I am now the proud owner of a Singer 221 Featherweight, in a nice case, with attachments and manual and the original 1964 bill of sale. Machine is used, but not much. Well loved, and cared for. Professionally serviced, new cord at some point. Musty, dusty, beginnings of mold spots and the usual 221 thread snarl.... that's it. WOW. Happy dance! I'll post pictures when I get it cleaned up.
I like how you asked "how much is this old sewing machine?" I'm sure that if you had asked "how much is this 'Featherweight" or "antique' machine he'd not said $10
How true Leota!! It never pays to show how much you know about something like that...act a little dumb!! LOL
Kwendt...want to add my congratulations, lucky you!! I'm watching an FW closing in a few hours on eBay, it's missing the pedal/power cable/bobbin case/attachments/etc so will depend if someone pushes up the price. Not holding my breath but you've given me hope that good things do happen.
The Minnesota is nice too...so many great, old machines still around it's good to see them being rescued.
Bronwyn ;-)