For our area that would not be a good deal but it might be where the poster is.
Originally Posted by
texas8823
They are both priced at $75. Is that a good deal?
How about this beauty-
http://odessa.craigslist.org/hsh/4040232382.html
or if you can make it to Lubbock TX
It looks like a Singer 401 in cabinet for $50
http://lubbock.craigslist.org/ard/4060426303.html
I have several of both these machines. the singer 301 is the big sister of the Feather Weight and they are highly sought after. You can take this machine along as it is not very heavy. It only does straight stitch and reverse. The singer 401 is a work horse and it is a nice cabinet. It is not anything you would take to class. If it work it is a steal for $50. It does everything from purse to quilts. I have heard it is not the best machine to do the actual quilting on. this is my DDs go to machine for purses etc. Maybe you can get both?