Is 600.00 a lot to pay for a "Singer Original 221 Featherweight" ?
#51
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Location: New England
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I think that is too high. My husband, who knows nothing about machines, bought one for $450 back in the days when prices were high, and that was high then. The highest I've paid was $360, and that for a pristine machine with perfect decals and not a scratch on it; in other words, a collector's machine. These days, I think you can get a Featherweight for $200-$300, and that is one with good decals and in nice shape.
#52
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I have Five Featherweights and have never paid more than $285 for the black ones. I paid more for my beige one, the white one and the 222 though. I have watched them on ebay and on www.shopgoodwill.com for the past four years. You should be able to get a complete black 221 for around $300 or less.
#54
I got lucky with mine . I paid £190 including postage. I recently had it serviced and the chap said I got a bargain, it should have been £500 plus because it is in such good condition. They are much more expensive in the uk than they are in the states.
#55
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In my part of the world, Featherweights are more about the presige of owning one than anything else. They are beautiful little machines and if I could get one for $150 or less, I'd like to own one--but for sewing quilt tops, mending, and everything else, I want a modern machine with all the bells and whistles I can afford. That means a lot less than $600 for a lightweight machine that will slip into my wheeled case and go with me wherever I go.
You can find a Featherweight for less than $600, but only you can know whether the machine you areconsidering is worth the better part of $1,000 to you. froggyintexas
You can find a Featherweight for less than $600, but only you can know whether the machine you areconsidering is worth the better part of $1,000 to you. froggyintexas
I've wanted a featherweight for a while, but I don't know the prices for them, and saw this ad today.
"Original 221 featherweight complete with case, all attachments & book. Completely serviced."
The asking price is $600.00, and I was wondering if that is a decent price.
Here is a picture of it.
"Original 221 featherweight complete with case, all attachments & book. Completely serviced."
The asking price is $600.00, and I was wondering if that is a decent price.
Here is a picture of it.
#57
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Northwest Florida
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WOW... Look at this one listed for $1300! http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/atq/3780557183.html
Last edited by S Barrow; 05-07-2013 at 01:45 PM.
#59
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WOW... Look at this one listed for $1300! http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/atq/3780557183.html
#60
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: middle TN
Posts: 1,112
It's very pretty. but priced too high - unless you dearly want it. I waited a while for mine and got 5 for less than 1/2 that much apiece. They are going up every day, but still seems a little high to me.
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