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    Old 06-22-2011, 08:14 PM
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    if you don't want it at that price I DO!!!!...they are going for 3 times that on ebay now....I can afford $100, but no more!
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    Old 06-22-2011, 08:39 PM
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    Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts
    Nope..... But it looks like a 'bullet', or that is what I have heard this machine called. Looks to be in good shape. OOPs..... wrong, didn't look at it close enough :shock:
    Looks like a Singer Rocketeer, or darn close to it.
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    Old 06-22-2011, 10:36 PM
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    I got the Machine tonight, its a 301A Long Bed. It sew beautifully and comes with all the attachments, buttonholer, and owners manuel.. will post pic tomorrow..:)
    By the way I got this machine for $75.00.. doing the happy dance!!1
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    Old 06-23-2011, 02:43 AM
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    I do a lot of FMQ on my Featherweight also. The 301 will handle a larger piece than the Featherweight. I also have the 301.

    Originally Posted by irishrose
    I have to admit i have never sewn on a FW, but other than looks, I much prefer the 301. Mine is light enough (16 pounds)to travel, but heavy enough to do any quilting job needed. AnnieRose pieces perfectly, as does a FW, but she also FMQs wonderfully. Even does the binding without a walking foot which surprised me. They are going up in price, so $100 isn't too bad.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 03:43 AM
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    Looks like a 301. My friend has one and loves it.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 04:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by janethagy
    I got the Machine tonight, its a 301A Long Bed. It sew beautifully and comes with all the attachments, buttonholer, and owners manuel.. will post pic tomorrow..:)
    By the way I got this machine for $75.00.. doing the happy dance!!1
    You got a steal and a half!!!!

    Cant wait to see it and I am doing the happy dance right along with you!!!

    Billy
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    Old 06-23-2011, 04:17 AM
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    I would cry for joy if I could find one for that. Lucky you!
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    Old 06-23-2011, 04:24 AM
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    Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
    if you don't want it at that price I DO!!!!...they are going for 3 times that on ebay now....I can afford $100, but no more!
    Yep and the longbeds are going to hit upwards of the $500 mark before long. The 301's are going through the roof and they are already passing the 221's prices right now.

    The one I would love to have is the Black with White top and faceplate. I know where one is and he isnt letting it go anytime soon.

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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by janethagy
    Seen this machine advertised on craigslist and the ad reads "Old School Singer Sewing Machine" Is this a Featherweight or not?? The front of the machine folds up like a Featherweight.. Is the featherweights the only machines that have the front to fold up. They are asking $100.00 for it, is that a good price??

    I know someone will have the answer for me.. Thanks
    Janet
    NO it is not a featherweight!!!!I don't know about the folding up part if any others did or not. But that is not a featherweight.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:20 AM
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    You got a great deal!! Happy Sewing!!!
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