Sure, I want pretty sewing machines. I'm talking actual monetary value of a RARE machine (or ANY antique) to a true collector. My parents had a houseful of antique furniture...all refinished, reglued, reupholstered...just gorgeous. But they were fairly common pieces & they fixed them up to use. But let's say they had something TRULY rare & VERY valuable...& they were going to a big auction house with one of these pieces. The value would drop dramatically! Just watch Antiques Roadshow to see what I mean.
My machines have ALL been restored to as "like new" as I can get 'em! Paint touched up, parts replaced, cabinets refinished, etc. But I don't have anything worth more than probably $350. I use them & if I sold one, it would sell for more than a crappy looking one, I'm sure.
I was talking rare/valuable as opposed to more common, everyday machines....