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Susanbaca27 08-13-2011 09:23 AM

Hello all I have a vintage Jolson sewing machine that sews very nicely just extremely heavy does anyone know what the value of this machine is?

Jim's Gem 08-13-2011 09:28 AM

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

annthreecats 08-13-2011 09:28 AM

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Does it look like this in a cabinet? This was was in CraigsList for $1,000.00.

mhunt1717 08-13-2011 09:34 AM

Welcome from Kentucky!

sueisallaboutquilts 08-13-2011 09:39 AM

Welcome! I've never heard of it but you can ask our machine shop people- I bet someone will know!

Candace 08-13-2011 10:12 AM


Originally Posted by annthreecats
Does it look like this in a cabinet? This was was in CraigsList for $1,000.00.

Yes, and now it's on ebay because people know better than to pay that kind of money !!

Susanbaca27 08-13-2011 10:15 AM

mine does not look like this one. I will post a picture shortly mine seems to be much older.

Susanbaca27 08-13-2011 10:16 AM

Thank You !

Val in IN 08-13-2011 11:23 AM

Welcome fom SW Indiana

Shelbie 08-13-2011 12:10 PM

Vintage sewing machines are only worth what someone is willing to pay. Most can be purchased for less than $100 (if you look and wait) unless they are extremely rare, in perfect shape or have a very unusual collectible cabinet. I also think that there isn't a huge demand for vintage machines. If you don't sew and don't want them for decorative purposes, they hold little appeal. I love vintage machines and was able to get my Singer 201 free and paid $30 for each of my Featherweights. Now I am hunting for a Singer 301 in a cabinet and will probably be able to find one at less than $100. As for those people asking huge sums on Craig's List or Kijiji, I doubt that they actually sell them. Your machine sounds interesting but I don't believe that it will fund your retirement. Just my opinion.


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