hello everyone, my name is Joshua. i am 25 years old and i live in san diego with my wife. When my grandmother died a couple of years ago she left me her singer 401a along with alot of other things but i have absoulutely no use for it.It is in good condition considering how old it is. Everything works on it and its really cool, where do i take it to sell though because i am moving into a place where there really isn't enough room?

A lot of that will depend on where you live; which will also decide how much your machine will go for. You could do a yard sale or Craigslist.

If you don't have time to sell it, consider donating to Goodwill or another charity. Folks go through there lots of times looking for stuff just like what you have.

Additionally, it would give you a tax write-off for donating to a charity.

If you can, however, hang onto the machine. It has kept it's value over the years. You know it works. If you ever need to hem some pants, or fix a seam that splits, it is easier to pull out the machine and do it yourself rather than take it to a seamstress and pay to have it done.

Hey, check out your local drycleaner - they may have a seamstress who would love to take the machine for $100 or so. Or, ask someone at your church or local fabric store or someplace advertising veteran's organizations - since they do Quilts of Valor. How about your local shelter. There is probably someone at those locations. Post a note where you work - someone there might be interested.

Good luck!

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
Try checking out your local 2nd hand shops and see what they sell for there :D

Hello Joshua!
Welcome from Minnesota!
Post your 401a on the board under Classified's.
Someone on the board might be interested.
Good luck!