My first one I bought. I got for $180, it is in really great condition. I did take it to the guy here that does featherweights to check it out. It was perfect, but it was also the one with the smelly case. If you look on line you will find the musty smell is pretty normal on a lot of the machines. They explain about the felt in the bottom of the machines, use to catch oil and if they stay closed up, which mine had been, that smell gets in the case, but the machines are usually fine.
http://antiquescollectibles.suite101...eight_221_case
Originally Posted by ForestHobbit
Thank you Shaverg. Have been looking on ebay so probably won't be able to check one in person.