Wow!! Unbelievable. Some people must think they have solid gold treasures!!!
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/atq/2187164495.html |
Seriously????? What are they thinking???????
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Wow! I need to advertise in CA.
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in my area the further you go from all original the cheaper the price - that red one would sell for under $200 around here.
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I can't believe there are so-o-o-o many of them out there! Not like its a really rare item to be priced like that!
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I've actually seen some repaints for sale at some CA shows for that price range. I say for sale, because no one was buying that I saw.
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maybe the husband said "sell those extra machines" and the wife wanted to keep them. "But honey, I put an ad on CL, don't know why they aren't selling."
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Wonder if I can trade them my golden fleece? Or how about some golden apples off Mt. Olympus
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No doubt!! Geesh!.. I only see the 221's... I don't see the 222.
I know the 222's go for alot since there are so few of them out there. They're the ones that have the removable bed so you can say sew a sleeve on. |
It amazes me how things get out of hand!!
I've been noticing recently that the 301's are going higher than when I got mine. Anyone else notice that? |
Is that the original color of the machine? I never knew they made red ones.
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Wow, I saw one last week in our area listed for $600 and thought that was ridiculously high!!
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
maybe the husband said "sell those extra machines" and the wife wanted to keep them. "But honey, I put an ad on CL, don't know why they aren't selling."
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
maybe the husband said "sell those extra machines" and the wife wanted to keep them. "But honey, I put an ad on CL, don't know why they aren't selling."
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I don't see a 222K...I think they must have the wrong machine pictured...
If you look at the background of the pictures...this looks like it might be a dealer selling these... It is definitely a store front. I think they must be smokin some of that funny stuff, if they think we are going to plunk down that kinda money. |
I saw one in a quilt shop that had been painted purple, which is the color of my Alma Mater and when I asked about the price the quoted me $2,500.....because it was a "custom" paint job. Geeze Louise is all I can say , it's not like it's a sports car. :-D
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You really gotta love purple for that price...or red...If I had money to burn I would buy one..
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Those prices are crazy but the red one is sure cute!
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lovely machine but i would be the one "smoking some of that funny stuff " to pay that amt of money!! Custome paint job... i can see paying $400 but not a bit more! The red one i can tell it's made from the mid 30-40's . The black after that by the scroll face.
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I think one of the gentlemen on this forum does custom paint jobs for the featherweights.
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Yup, Lostn51
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Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
I think one of the gentlemen on this forum does custom paint jobs for the featherweights.
Yup. Lostn51 |
I just got one in a beautiful custom green paint job for less than many standard featherweights.
I also got the most awesome centennial machine from England, complete with box of attachments and top tray, for under $500. I swear, it is one of the most beautiful examples of a Featherweight I have ever seen and is easily a 10 for condition. My 222k also came from England. The price was about half what it would have cost me here and the condition was still pretty good. I still regret not having gone to $1,000 for the one true white, absolutely immaculate machine I have seen, but no way would I go any higher. |
Originally Posted by jljack
Wow!! Unbelievable. Some people must think they have solid gold treasures!!!
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/atq/2187164495.html |
Wow!
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Ridiculous! Stinks of greed
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Yep!! They're proud of them apparently.
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That is a custom paint job but they are sure proud of their work. This is ridiculous. This type of ad is what is going to destroy the market for Featherweights.
Originally Posted by icon17
Originally Posted by jljack
Wow!! Unbelievable. Some people must think they have solid gold treasures!!!
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/atq/2187164495.html |
When I bought my first featherweight about 15 years ago I was told they were rare and hard to find, not so! They are everywhere with all kinds of prices. I would pay no more that $400. and it would have to be in mint condition with a good cast. I agree they must think they r made of gold
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
maybe the husband said "sell those extra machines" and the wife wanted to keep them. "But honey, I put an ad on CL, don't know why they aren't selling."
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I paid $140.00 for mine and my brother gave me the other one for Valentine's abour 5 years ago.
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I have a Featherweight that was my Mum's. She bought it 20 years ago for $125 (used).
There is an elderly gentleman here in town who used to work for Singer many years ago. He still does repairs in his home and I have taken all my old Singer machines to him for servicing. I asked him about the Featherweights once and he said they are overpriced and that if you can get one for $300 then that should be the maximum one should pay. Just FYI. |
obviously they do not want to sell them.
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You gotta remember - California is the land of fruits and nuts. :) No offense meant to anyone in CA.
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They are beautiful machines and I bet there is someone out there that will pay that price. Not me but I would love the red one...hmmm I wonder if HE would notice $3000 missing from our checking account?
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I think to repaint one is a tremendous amount of work. I love the red one and if I win the lottery, I'll buy it. I bought a 222K in mint condition for a bunch of money and have no regrets.
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Originally Posted by tuesy
No doubt!! Geesh!.. I only see the 221's... I don't see the 222.
I know the 222's go for alot since there are so few of them out there. They're the ones that have the removable bed so you can say sew a sleeve on. |
love the red one but not for that price, maybe I will get mine painted.
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Originally Posted by MaggieLou
You gotta remember - California is the land of fruits and nuts. :) No offense meant to anyone in CA.
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Originally Posted by MaggieLou
You gotta remember - California is the land of fruits and nuts. :) No offense meant to anyone in CA.
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