Originally Posted by
sew_southern
I just bought the same model, 66 red eye, yesterday at an estate sale for $40. It has the treadle cabinet with it, but both the cabinet & machine need to be cleaned good and there are minor repairs needed. I've spent a little time online looking up the year of mine, which is 1919. Some prices I've found online for this model can be as much as $400, maybe more depends on the condition. If yours doesn't have a treadle it may be difficult to sew with one hand and turn the wheel at the same time with other hand. Just my thinking on it. Let us know what you decide.
I have a 201 handcrank and thought it would be difficult to sew on, but was pleasantly surprised! The fabric goes through so straight that you only need one hand to guide it. Have used it to make a quilted purse and loved using the handcrank. The price for the 66 might be a little high, but they are great machines - I have a 66 treadle.