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    Old 09-17-2011, 04:40 AM
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    No! I think you could do a alot better on price. Even ones as show vendor booths are a better price than this!
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    Old 09-17-2011, 04:57 AM
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    I sent you a PM. :-D
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    Old 09-17-2011, 04:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by Iamquilter
    I was checking on featherweights and came across the website from a fellow who refurbishes featherweights and has a 221 for $800 which is completely gone over from top to bottom, case is refurbished and like new comes with 5 bobbins,instruction manual
    oil,several attachments, and more.
    Definitely NOT
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    Old 09-17-2011, 05:04 AM
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    no...too much
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    Old 09-17-2011, 05:11 AM
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    The price and the craze have both peaked, and now you can buy about 4 featherweights for that much money! At the height of the craze the rarer white ones were going for about $800. Just be patient and keep looking... There are so many out there.
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    Old 09-17-2011, 05:12 AM
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    No I would NOT pay $800 for a featherweight.
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    Old 09-17-2011, 05:13 AM
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    No, because I prefer the newer machines.
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    Old 09-17-2011, 05:14 AM
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    There is one in a local antique store - complete case, attachments etc. for $450.
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    Old 09-17-2011, 05:15 AM
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    Oh, no, don't do it. Get on ebay, you can get one lots cheaper than that. Maybe $200.-250. You can oil & lube them yourself & even buy parts if needed. Take your time you'll find one & spend the rest on fabric!!
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    Old 09-17-2011, 05:39 AM
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    I got one from EBAY for 175 + shipping. I would have to have all the money in the world to pay that for one that you can refurbish yourself, because it isn't that hard to do with the tutes on here. Even a rare white one I wouldn't pay that for. A 222 is worth more and harder to find but wouldn't pay that for one of them either. would get a long arm instead.
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