50.00 featherweight was still there

Reply Subscribe

Page 12 of 14

« First

Thread Tools

08-17-2010, 07:41 PM

#111

sunflower sue

Junior Member

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: La Mesa, California

Posts: 176

Wow !!! You got a treasure !! Enjoy !!

08-17-2010, 08:07 PM

#112

Prism99

Power Poster

Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: Western Wisconsin

Posts: 12,930

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Tails

First of all, congratulations!!! I realize that is a totally awesome deal so I have a question.....how much is the most someone should pay for a featherweight?? I'm findng them on Ebay at over 2 & 300.00

Featherweight price depends a lot on condition and where you live, plus whether it comes with a case, manual, attachments. Where I am, the typical run-of-the-mill featherweight sells for about $300. The one pictured, because of its condition and rarer style, would probably be put up for sale for $400 or more.

In some parts of the country they can be found at garage sales, etc. for $50-100 but that is becoming increasingly rare as more and more people realize their value.

08-17-2010, 09:20 PM

#113

Lynda H.

Member

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA

Posts: 43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nzm

so happy for you - I bought one similar at a rummage sale, but it needs a tune up which is going to cost a few bucks from what the dealer in AZ tells me - like close to $100.. but Im anxious to get it fixed too.. good luck with yours and enjoy

Just have to say I have a friend that provides an excellent workshop (under $100) in Casa Grande, AZ on how to service and maintain Featherweights. Their website is www.featherweight221.com. Dave McCallum not only conducts the workshops, he has written a book AND has available a DVD that is far superior than anything out their on Featherweights. Take a look at the website.

08-17-2010, 10:02 PM

#114

Debo

Senior Member

Join Date: Nov 2009

Location: Central TX

Posts: 421

Thank you so much for letting us know what happened. All weekend I was wondering if you would get it. It is a beautiful machine and I know you will love sewing on it. They just purr! I have a 221 black model and would love to find one like yours. Enjoy!!

08-18-2010, 03:55 AM

#115

longerarmer

Junior Member

Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: lead hill,ar.

Posts: 202

Lucky you, I love mine

08-18-2010, 07:46 AM

#116

Annz

Power Poster

Join Date: Nov 2009

Location: West Roxbury, Ma

Posts: 10,353

Wow!! That looks great.

08-18-2010, 08:01 AM

#117

cabbagepatchkid

Super Member

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Massachusetts, USA

Posts: 1,775

Add me to the list of people who are green with envy :mrgreen:

Seriously, though, congratulations :thumbup: It looks like it's in great condition. I think your son deserves his favorite home cooked meal :D