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I'm the very proud mother of 9 Featherweights. They're addictive. I got my first one about 8 years ago. My husband got interested in learning how they worked and subsequently became the local expert. We buy them whenever we travel. 'Usually in the most unsuspecting places. However, we buy only the ones that are in pristine condition. I use my original one all the time. It sits on my sewing table right alongside my Bernina. The stitch is perfect, straight and strong. I love to use it for piecing. When I teach, I take it along because of its light weight. You can't go wrong with a featherweight.
(note) We never buy from the internet, since we like to inspect and try out each one in advance.
K