I paid $180 for mine with case and attachments about 15 months ago. I thought that was a fair price from a private party.

I paid $135 for mine, including the case and buttonholer. It is dinged up a little but sewed fine when I bought it.

Another good website to keep an eye on is the Yahoo group: "sewitsforsale". You must join to see the posts. There are photographs, and I see a featherweight every 10 days or so. Prices vary -- think it might have to do with where the machine is located -- some areas of our great country have lower costs of living, so can sell things for less. The range for featherweights is mostly in the $250-350 range, with lots of photos, and shipping & insurance is often quoted as well. Good luck, they are wonderful treasures.

Definitely check for a bobbin case. Also check condition of rubber feer on bottom of machine and bottom of foot control. Another thing to check is the condition of the electrical cords. Condition determines the price in our area. The more perfect the decals the higher the price. But one with worn decals can sew as nice as ones that are perfect. Depends on if you are buying to sew or just display.

I have two Featherweights, both bought from craigslist ads. One is a 1950 black one I paid $150 for, great shape and complete, including original accessories and a buttonholer. The second one was my purple repaint (my avatar) and I got it for $140, also complete but the case is a bit rougher. I love them both!

Now I feel like I got ripped off. About 10 years ago all the girls in my bee started buying them so I started looking too. Most of us paid $400-500. Mine came from Canada because I was moving to Washington at the time and it was easier for shipping. I wonder if matters that it's Canadian? It doesn't to me, I really love my little FW! I can't believe they are only going for $200 now.

Hi, I'm a self-proclaimed 221 featherweight amateur historian who owns several of these machines. I've given talks at local quilt shows on them, and learned much of what I know from a gentleman who meticulously studied them (and their subtle differences) for decades. I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Pricing depends on many factors including age, condition, and scarceness of specific machine. For starters, I'd check out the wiring and motor strength/ability.

Price also depends on whether you're looking to machine as a collectible. Oftentimes, for example, cases and machines aren't original to one another, foot control/motor/manual isn't original, etc.

Enjoy :)

I would do this. Do your due diligence first. How far it has to ship and who they ship it through makes a difference. If you get it and it gets shipped pay the extra for insurance. At least what you paid for it. And make sure they have and you get a copy of the tracking number. You also want a confirmed delivery with signature. It will be all worth it in the end.

Make note of every post. None of us QB members want others to lose money on purchases. Good Luck!!

I paid $275 for one but it was in great shape with case attachments and manual PLUS completely serviced