Is 600.00 a lot to pay for a "Singer Original 221 Featherweight" ?
#1
Is 600.00 a lot to pay for a "Singer Original 221 Featherweight" ?
I've wanted a featherweight for a while, but I don't know the prices for them, and saw this ad today.
"Original 221 featherweight complete with case, all attachments & book. Completely serviced."
The asking price is $600.00, and I was wondering if that is a decent price.
Here is a picture of it.
"Original 221 featherweight complete with case, all attachments & book. Completely serviced."
The asking price is $600.00, and I was wondering if that is a decent price.
Here is a picture of it.
#2
It depends on how badly you want it. It looks to be in very good condition. The ad implies that it works. Can you ask the seller for a guarantee? I've been following Featherweights on eBay, and they seem to average $275-325. I got lucky and got mine for $155 - it works great, but the surface shows more wear than the one in your picture.
#6
I bought a beautiful little FW a few months ago for 205. My husband came in when I was looking at it and said "BID!" so I got it! It has hardly any wear on it..I cleaned and oiled her up and she sews a fine seam! I Use her everyday! I bid on a 401a just before I bid on FW and got it too. took quite a lot of cleaning, oiling and work to get the 401 sewing but now she is humming along and both are a joy to work on. I think I paid $89. for the 401a.
I am doing some thread painting with the 401a and lots and lots of sewing quilt blocks on my FW!
ebay has auctions that show $150- 600+ hope you get a nice one!
I am doing some thread painting with the 401a and lots and lots of sewing quilt blocks on my FW!
ebay has auctions that show $150- 600+ hope you get a nice one!
#9
I paid $475 for mine in Oregon mine is an original like new with everything including case and keys also was professional service bought it from a sewing machine shop who had bought out a fellow retired sewing machine repair person who collected them and decided to sell his collection. Most like what you have pictured are close to the price I paid. Do not know anyone who has paid over $500. So six seems a little high too me.
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