100.00 is to much. I saw one for 125.00 at a flea market 2 weeks ago. The guy had a 301 sitting next to it for 50.00. I don't think he realized what he had. I think he thought the smaller the machine the more it was worth.

I would have jumped on the 301...

Dh would have killed me. In the last 3 months I have bought a 15-91, 66-16 and a 403a.

Vintage sewing machine prices are going up. You can't go by what someone paid even six months ago. If it's worth $100 to you, then it's worth $100. That does sound a little high, but it also depends on the condition.

I think it depends on your area. I can pick up a vintage sewing machine in my area from free to 50.00. Most of mine come from CL.

My opportunity was $350.00, and not in good shape. ( Ohio) so, $100 is like a dream for me !

I have a Singer 99 and what I was told about them they are the industeral sewing machine. I purchased my at the Goodwill last year for $65.00.

Advertisers like to tag the vintage machines as industrial, when most aren't - they are just well made workhorses. The 99 is a 3/4 size machine like my 128. Not as small as a Featherweight and certainly not light. My 128 weighs 29 pounds.

Thanks so much for all your replys. I will keep it in mind (new) machines. I certainly don't need alot of machines, can't afford them but (they) and quilting things are my addication. Oh well I could be in alot more trouble than this. (guess it comes when you have lost your mate & can do what you want) thanks again for the help, just love this site. pat

It is way too much.