Advice about Featherweight
03-16-2011, 06:57 AM
#32
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I just bought one from someone on this board who's husband repears and resells them, for $299, I will be getting it this weekend I can't wait. If it's in good working order, tell her not to sell it to an antique dealer, but to contact a local quilting guild Iam sure someone there would be willing to buy it for $200.
03-16-2011, 07:24 AM
#33
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Be careful of antique dealers. I've had some bad experiences. They will give you a low price, like you said, and then you find out that they had a buyer looking for one and they sold it for 10 times or more what they paid you for it. Others are right - they're still highly valued around here.
03-16-2011, 07:33 AM
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I'm assuming the machine is in good shape, her mother may have been the original owner. I definitely wouldn't take advantage of her and offer her less than it's worth. From what I read, they were produced from 1934-65 so it would be one of the very first made. I'll let you all know what happens with the machine. Thanks again for all the advice.
03-16-2011, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MommyA
A friend asked me to find out what a 1934 Singer Featherweight with the case and attachments is worth. It had been her mother's and she would like to sell it. I believe someone offered her $200. Is this a reasonable price if it is in good condition? Another friend who deals a little in antiques told me it wasn't worth more than $50 because prices of antiques were down. Any advice would be much appreciated.
03-16-2011, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by MommyA
A friend asked me to find out what a 1934 Singer Featherweight with the case and attachments is worth. It had been her mother's and she would like to sell it. I believe someone offered her $200. Is this a reasonable price if it is in good condition? Another friend who deals a little in antiques told me it wasn't worth more than $50 because prices of antiques were down. Any advice would be much appreciated.
03-16-2011, 09:37 AM
#39
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I agree with everyone that the dealer is taking advantage of her. I think you should buy it. I use mine for classes and sewing retreats and other than that I just love looking at her....she's so darn cute!
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