I have my mothers Featherweight machine and case that I learned to sew on as a child. Up until recently I didn't know that it was worth anything. I would guess she bought it in the mid 40's. I had a service man go through it and he says it's in wonderful shape. Just because of curiosity I would like to know how much the machine would have been new. I understand from the service man that they are great machines to piece on. I would have never guessed it was so valuable.