My budget is 250 to 300. I could spend more, but feel that is all I should invest in a FW. The "one" I really want is in excellent condition, looks like it has lived its life in the closet is priced at 400. He won't budge because it is a fundraiser for a church.
There is a guy nearby that specializes in FW. He sells about 65 to 75 each year! The one he has that is in acceptable condition is 350! So in NC the prices seem to be going up not down!!!
The CL posting I went to see yesterday said "mint condition". It was in the worst shape of any I have seen!!! She came down to 175! No scroll work left on the bed. Bad marks where someone used masking tape as a seam guide, the belt needs replacing, it would need new feet, the replacement cord is beige and it sewed really slow. So I said no thank you!
I will keep looking or try and wear the 400 down to 350! :)