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Old 09-30-2011, 09:42 AM
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[quote= My other two are black, one an old lady from 1938, I think and the other is a Centennial edition from 1951.

What do you mean an "old lady from 1938"? That was the year I was born and I've thought I was a Spring Chicken all this time. Boy what a let down. LOL

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Old 09-30-2011, 09:53 AM
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Spoke with a Western PA auctioneer recently and he says it is a lucky auction if the Featherweights even go above $200. He said a few years back they easily went for almost double today's price. He also said that today folks are looking for decent case condition, intact machines and at least a few attachments/manual. I guess economic times make us a little more picky about what we are paying for today. You might want to check out flea markets in your area and let every NON-Quilting friend know that if they have any old machine that you would like to see it before they get rid of it. Might be your lucky day!
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Old 09-30-2011, 12:52 PM
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Oh sorry Crabby Patty. I didn't mean to offend. I'm not far behind.
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Old 09-30-2011, 12:54 PM
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I have a black one. I had a white one too, but I sold it. The black is older and sews smoother.
If you can find a Singer 301A with all the attachments, they are excellent. The weigh alot more than the FW, but are good work horses. With the attachments you can zig zag and do alot of things.
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Old 09-30-2011, 03:12 PM
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I have both colors. I prefer the black ones. They are more elegant looking. The white or tan or celery colored ones don't have any pretty decals on them. JMHO
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Old 10-01-2011, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
Buy a black one. The white ones and beige ones were made near the end of the run of the Featherweight. They really cut corners on them to save money for Singer - not the consumer.
Thankyou for that info!!!
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