I thought it was worth $300.00, but when it hits $300.00 the bid increments increase to $25.00, so the next bid was $325.00. Since I had not actually seen it or tested it, I thought it was time to quit.
I'm not Cari, but I think it's the badge. I found this yesterday while researching featherweights.
http://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/featherweight/221k/
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