Thx so much for the info!
Originally Posted by
Canada Kate
This individual is an expert in FWs: http://www.singer-featherweight.com/sales-pages/Standard_main.html. His site #1 has a really good reference section and includes a chart that grades FWs as to their value and condition. You can get a pretty good idea of what the machines are worth by looking at what he has for sale. I bought one on eBay in November for $200; it cost me another $150 to get it tuned up and had a few parts replaced. If you are going to sell it without having it tuned up first, you will get less. If you have it tuned up and then sell it, put a copy of your bill of services for the tune-up on the ad. You will get more for it this way if the buyer knows that they don't have to put out for this once they receive the machine.
Also, some eBay sellers really gouge people on the shipping costs. I've seen anywhere from $30-$175 to ship. I think I paid approx. $40 for shipping which was reasonable to Canada.
There's also a dedicated forum for Vintage Machine Enthusiasts on this site that has a section for FWs. You may want to read there for more pricing info.