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If you had the money would you buy this Featherweight

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Old 09-16-2011, 09:43 AM
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I was checking on featherweights and came across the website from a fellow who refurbishes featherweights and has a 221 for $800 which is completely gone over from top to bottom, case is refurbished and like new comes with 5 bobbins,instruction manual
oil,several attachments, and more.
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Old 09-16-2011, 09:44 AM
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No I would not. There are plenty of FW out there in very good shape for a whole heck of a lot less than $800.
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H*** No!
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Old 09-16-2011, 09:59 AM
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Way too much, keep looking!
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Old 09-16-2011, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
No I would not. There are plenty of FW out there in very good shape for a whole heck of a lot less than $800.
I totally agree with this. You can find them all day long on eBay for $225 or so. And in very good condition with all the attachments and a good case.
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Nope.
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Old 09-16-2011, 10:10 AM
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I know where 2 are right now for $375 and $400 with all the attachments and ready to sew!

So, NO on the $800!!
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$800.00 is way too high, keep looking. Some times ,great buys on ebay.
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WOW! I almost fell out of my chair! Way too high on the price!
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No way. But if it were a 222 . . . maybe.
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