Originally Posted by
oldtnquiltinglady
I see you are from LA; the old Singers seem to come at a premium down there. You won't be able to find one as easily as you can in other areas of the South. I have a cousin who lives in Caldwell Parish, and the only old Singer we have seen in our searches down there was an old, beat-up, very dirty, one in a coffin-type covered case. And it was only for show in a local restaurant--not for sale. If you really feel that you don't want to keep it, hold out for what it is worth, $200 at least, and take bids on it if you want more.
I'm in Baton Rouge and find that the vintage machines are not "a dime a dozen" around here. I have looked for a long time at garage sales, estate sales, thrift stores and don't come across them all that often and when I do, they are either in derelict shape or way over priced. So when someone comes on the board and says what kind of machine shall I take to class and people say get a Featherweight, I think, good luck with that if you are in any kind of a hurry!! Based on what I find here and in the vicinity.