Originally Posted by
Macybaby
About 95% of the value of a Singer 201-2 is in it's usability. Now, if you stumble upon a 201 Hand crank- that one does have more value as a collectable machine than as a user.
I agree. The 201s in general are incredible machines. I was rebuilding the potted motor on the couch while we watched TV (I don't know how that happened, or why,... I'm usually really good about corralling the greasy bits in the "shop") and had just finished. I put the motor back on the machine and proceeded to test sew (and check for smoke! LOL!) when DH's head whipped around and stared at the machine. He said he had no idea the machine was running til he caught the take up lever moving in his peripheral vision. No, the TV wasn't that loud.
I didn't realize the 201HC was that collectible! Now I know why you were so interested when I found that one at Christmas.
I suppose I should get on the "project build a new bentwood" for it then.