$175 Is This a Good Price For a Singer (Added photos in post #6)
09-21-2011, 03:02 AM
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We paid $35 for our last 201 in a cabinet with three large drawers on the right of the machine. A nice machine, but not for $175.
Originally Posted by irishrose
The machine was manuractured in 1951, but Singer has taken off the site that identifies machines by their serial number. I would trust the 201 owners on its identity. The 201 was Singer's premier machine. They are sought after in the Singer world, but the price is usually a little less. It depends on how bad you want it and what your needs are. If you want a solid machine that will give you no trouble, unlike a lot of' plastic' machines, then go for it. If you want a FW, this is not for you.
09-21-2011, 03:11 AM
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I have a little Singer 99K that looks like the one you're looking at. Got her in the cabinet & with all the attachments. Excellent condition & after I cleaned, oiled & played with her she sews like a dream. Only paid $20. A friend got her in a mass auction buy & wanted to just give her to me but I twisted his arm to take the $20 :lol:
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09-21-2011, 04:29 AM
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That's a 201. It is a very good machine, but IMHO, you paid too much. They go much cheaper where I live, in Central NY. Some collectors say in is the best machine Singer ever made. It does use common needles and bobbins available in Joann's or Walmart.
09-21-2011, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Wintersewer
That's a 201. It is a very good machine, but IMHO, you paid too much. They go much cheaper where I live, in Central NY. Some collectors say in is the best machine Singer ever made. It does use common needles and bobbins available in Joann's or Walmart.
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09-21-2011, 05:00 AM
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I usually buy the same machine in a cabinet for $50, but not more than $100. They are great machines and it looks to be in great condition but check the wiring. IMHO $175 is high. But it depends on how much you want it. They are the best that Singer made for there time.
09-21-2011, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Feathers-N-Fur
If it is a 201, the price is on the upper side of normal. I've seen them sell that high, but seen them sell as low as $100. I'd offer $150 if you like the machine. The beauty of the 201 is the large harp space if you are going to do your own quilting on it.
09-21-2011, 06:54 AM
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That looks like a 201,which is a great machine. I have one.
This machine has a very powerful motor,feeddogs drop for free motion and does a wonderful straight stitch.
The price is great with the cabinet.
This machine has a very powerful motor,feeddogs drop for free motion and does a wonderful straight stitch.
The price is great with the cabinet.
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