Originally Posted by
ckcowl
.... "just because something is old doesn't mean it's an antique ".
LOL. That is funny. It is true that just "old" does not mean antique, but any sewing machine that is over 100 is an Antique. Period. Just to put it in perspective, the first "official" sewing machine was only made in 1846, 170 years ago.
Perhaps they hold the view that "Antique" is another word for "Valuable" which is true, that not all old Antique sewing machines are valuable...
I would personally say that you need a new appraiser.
My entire collection is 1901 and earlier. ALL were appraised as Antiques.