I am not familiar with the Singer 99 machine. My son was at a flea market and thought he had seen a FW but it was a 99. They wanted $100. for it. Is that a good price and are they worth having to just use as another machine? What would you do? Thanks for your input. pat

In my opinion, and where I live, $100 for a Singer 99 is a little too much. They are definitely worth having as a second machine, but typically these sell for about $35 at garage sales in the metropolitan area. For $100 I would expect a machine with near-perfect decals, good wiring, and a cabinet or wooden carryall in near-perfect condition.

The featherweights can usually be quickly identified because they have a little hinged platform to the left of the needle; this platform can be folded up to make storage more compact. Plus, they are light and easily lifted with one hand. (Other Singers are much heavier.)

I agree $100.oo is too much, however the 99 is a very good machine, worth having. There is a vintage machine thread here that you can read about and see photos of vintage machines that people buy, how to clean and take care of them. Please join us, we also treadle.

You can find them on ebay for 1/2 that price in good condition.

I brought mine for $25.00, true we had to clean her up and the cabinet needed some work. $100 dollars seems too pricey.

Our sewing machine shop had one for $119.00, but of course she was a dealer. Pretty machine though!

I paid $50 for mine in near mint condition (every conceivable accessory) with an equally mint condition cabinet. That said, anything out there regardless of what it is...is only worth how much we want it and what we're willing to pay. We all live in different areas and the going prices for whatever are extremely different depending on our areas. I've seen people purchase fabulous vintage machines for next to nothing which in different areas would cost a lot more money. Of course you can always try to see if they would come down on the price.

I paid about 75.00 for mine on Ebay. That included shipping and it is in perfect condition. Decals and case are like new. I think I would pass unless it is in pristene condition. :P

Great little machine, stitches beautifully. I wouldnt part with mine!

Model 99K Serial No. Y8532609.
Dated July 12 1932 this machine was manufactured in Clydebank Scotland. This is Lin's every day machine inherited from her Grandmother and has its original attachments and manual. Regularly used for School play costumes, toys and repairs.

100 dollars! wow! up to what shape it is!