irishrose

The G number. It is a 128 with the LaVencedora decals. I wouldn't be able to part with those decals. The site says it is a 1921 model - how are the electrics? Price? I'd guess in the $50-100 range. I paid $35 for a 1956 128 with the Godzilla finish, but I like yours so much better.

Normabeth

I looks to be in good shape - does it run? If it does work, sell it on ebay and go with the highest bidder. I would think you can over over $300 for it

Havplenty

i have a 128 and i think it was dated to 1924. the decals look similar. the seller wanted $40.00 (it was grandma's) but the knee lever was missing and the wiring was bad so i couldn't test it out. the handwheel did turn and it is a beauty of a machine so i ended up paying less than the $40 asking price.

i would definately say in the $50.00 range but not sure if you would get $100.00. it all is about what someone wants to pay for it in the end. from the pics it looks like yours is in pretty good shape. good luck.

btw, i looked up the vintage vs antique considerations recently and things are generally considered antique at 100 yrs and up. until then they are considered vintage.
mary

KSellers

First of all a garage sale is no place to sale it. You will not get very much for it, as people who shop garage sales will not understand the value. Have you contacted any guilds in your area, or quilt shops you might be able to sale there at a price that would make more money. I wished I lived close to you -- I'd love it.

ckcowl

look it up- you will be able to find it's *birthdate* as far as month & year- as for how old is vintage...i think generally between 50 & 100 years are considered vintage- more than 100 years you start getting into the antique catagories.
i have one alot like yours- it was very well taken care of- very clean- light working- good electrical- well used/loved/cared for machine- i picked up at a yard sale for $20- i felt very lucky/blessed to be able to bring it home- it has such a wonderful straight even stitch- is easy to maintain- i love that machine

Havplenty

for those of you who are interested in buying this machine, it can be shipped as long as it is well packed. you do not need to live close to purchase anything these days.

majormom

Oh what a beauty! I do not know much about vintage machines, but I would dearly love to have one. I think you should keep this beauty and use it. I hear vintage machines sew a straighter stitch and are just workhorses to boot. If your quilting with it you can even fmq, I hear. My husband has been looking around at yard sales and an antique shop or two to find one of these beauties for me. No luck yet, but he is persistent so I'm sure there will be a vintage Singer in my future (if I live long enough! hee-hee-hee

jcrow

Keep it!!!!!!! You'll get the money and it'll be gone and then you'll have nothing. The machine is beautiful. I would keep it even if I didn't use it. Even if it isn't worth a lot. Please don't get rid of it. You won't get enough for it.

Havplenty

also check on craigslist and on ebay. you can surly find a vintage singer from one of those sources. there are plenty out there.

kelsunshine

Thanks everyone for all of your help.
I think you all have convinced me to keep my machine for awhile longer