I am so excited. I have been watching Ebay for a featherweight. I decided what I could afford and was just waiting for the right one. I won the bid tonight for a featherweight. She was born December 9th 1948. I can't wait to get her. I'm just a little excited here. Can you tell. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: My sons first question was "Do I get to sew on her too. " Of course I said sure. I can't wait to meet her.

Oh Patti, that's wonderful!!!!!!! Be sure to show her to us. I promise a big Happy Dance!
I loooooooove my FW! I also got it on Ebay :)

Congrats :thumbup: I would be ecstatic too. Will be anxiously awaiting you pictures. :D

congrats on your new machine

Yay! I love mine, I too won mine on Ebay! Congrats!

I have a 1952 FW I LOVE...LOVE...LOVE it. I got it at a yard sale. Congrats. ENJOY!!!

I am sitting here on pins and needles. I just can't wait to get me hands on it. Yipee

Yay for you!!! Cannot wait to see the picture and what her name is!!

Welcome to the FW Club. You're going to love just touching her. I do mine.

hope you have had contact with seller about shipping.
they need to be carefully packed, with all loose things bubble-wrapped. that includes the foot pedal which can do
all kinds of harm if left loose. the thread spindle needs to be cushioned firmly so it does not break off if something hits it.
if in a case, bubble-wrap firmly inside. then case inside another box with packing all around. can not be too careful
if the paint gets scratched, it can not be repaired. it really pays to be explicit with your needs as far as packing.

What is a fair price for a FW on ebay - providing the machine is in good to excellent condition? The prices vary so much and some of the machines look or are described much the same.

Thanks,
Janet

Woo Hoo!! Congratulations :D:D:D

Congratulations on your Featherweight. You will love sewing on it.

I'm on pins and needles here. It should be here tomorrow. And I have to work a 12 hour day. I'm not sure I'm going to make it. Maybe I should call in sick. Just kidding. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I just got my featherweight last month after many months of searching, and mine was manufactured Dec. 9, 1948 also. (The birthday is the same as my DD, not the same year :-D )
We will have to compare our serial numbers to see how close they were on the production line, they may be sisters. Love my featherweight. Anne