Originally Posted by merryhare
The original cases are notorious for a "lovely" ugh smell. I would prefer a reproduction case. I have seen them and bought them for $225 and up. You just have to keep your eyes open. Most are in very good condition since this machine is very easy to maintain.
I own a lot of featherweights, and most of them come with some odor. It is easy to remedy this problem and the older cases have foot pedal clips or trays for storage depending on the year it was made, later ones have the footpedal clip. Over $300.00 for one it should be in top cosmetic condition, or VERY RARE, such as one of the first 5000 machines they made.