Quiltingboard Forums - View Single Post - Singer 301A Purchase Dilemma

01-06-2012, 05:40 AM

#20

Canada Kate

Senior Member

Join Date: Oct 2011

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Posts: 599

Quote:

Originally Posted by deedum

I think the price is a bit hit on that 301, I love the 301. I have two but paid a lot less.

Well, that may be the case, but I've been watching my local Kijiji and Craig's List (CL), as well as eBay, for several months and can't seem to find one that has been fully restored and guaranteed by the restorer for less. There was a black 301A that recently went for $135 on eBay, but by the time I pay to ship it to Canada, and get it restored, I'm closer to $300.

I see posts on here where people get FW's and other antique machines at roadside sales and Goodwill for like $20, but I have to tell you I have never seen anything near that in the large Canadian city where I live. There is someone on CL right now who is trying to sell a FW - not refurbished - for $500. If y'all know where someone in Canada can get vintage machines for less, by all means, let me know!

Reply