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    Old 08-15-2010, 05:55 AM
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    Can't wait to see if you get it!!!
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    Old 08-15-2010, 05:59 AM
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    Yes it is a featherweight, a friend has two of these, she will leave them to her daughters someday. Right now she just uses them both.
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    Old 08-15-2010, 06:47 AM
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    I had one like that but gave it to my niece. I have a black one I wouldn't part with. The cream/white ones aren't worth as much as the black singer's. My sewing machine repair man said the white ones have a belt that can't be replaced if it breaks. The machine it made in a way that you can't get to the belt. It's still a good deal!
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    Old 08-15-2010, 07:03 AM
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    It's an awesome deal. Grab it! Congratulations from a person green with envy!!! Ah, I take back the envy part..........I'm very happy to see someone get such a lovely item at a great price! And depending where you are, the cream ones are more highly prized than the black....individual areas, individual opinions I guess. Enjoy! And post a bunch of pictures!
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    Old 08-15-2010, 07:28 AM
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    depends on if it runs. have him take it out and plug it in and see if it runs. then after he buys it, take it in for a cleaning, or do it yourself. there is probably a book with instructions on how to clean it. i do my own. ( no caps,, i had thumb surgery on monday)
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    Old 08-15-2010, 07:32 AM
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    I belong to a Yahoo Group called Vintage Singers...you can get all kinds of info on vintage Singer sewing Machines, download some of the manuals, learn how to repair/clean them, etc.
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    Old 08-15-2010, 07:46 AM
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    i googled featherweight sewing machines and found three that are going for about 300-400 dollars. these machines are from europe. that being said, they are wonderful machines. a friend has one that has a greenish cast of white, and it sews like a dream. have your son haggle a bit, he just might get it cheaper yet. obviously the seller has no idea what he has.
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    Old 08-15-2010, 07:49 AM
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    This is a featherweight!!!!Be there at dawn for that price. Let us know the outcome!!! Be Happy with the 99. I have one permanently set up at my house. I was sewing on mine this weekend. I have taught a ton of girl scouts using this machine. In the 35 years I have had it, I have never had to have it "tuned up".. I clean it about twice a year whether it needs it or not.
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    Old 08-15-2010, 07:49 AM
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    I would love a cream one...very hard to find...right lostn51
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    Old 08-15-2010, 08:03 AM
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    I have a tan/green FW. My was made in Scotland in 1964. It works like a charm. I always get any old machine serviced as soon as I get it. Just the setting for years with out use makes them stiff and dried out. Hope you get there in time tomorrow. Let us know.
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