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03-16-2011, 07:02 PM

#61

Dodie

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they sell for 600.00 to 700.00 dollars here I was lucky and found one on ebay for 300.00 dollars

03-16-2011, 07:51 PM

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jaciqltznok

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Originally Posted by brosier

In Texas, we rarely see one for sale at less than $500

there is one in Breckenridge that is amazingly beautiful in the case with all the attachments for $325!

03-16-2011, 08:29 PM

#63

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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.

The antique dealer is lying through their teeth. Greed knows no bounds...

Not only are featherweights going for $400 and up, the one your friend has is a VERY EARLY model, if it's indeed a 1934 model. The 221 was only introduced the year before, in '33. A 1934 model in decent condition will bring an even higher price to the right collector. The early ones are hard to find, and rare. In later years Singer was producing 50,000 a year, but only 10,000 were made in 1934. It's rare.

03-16-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MommyA

BE sure to tell her not to sell it to your other friend for $50.00. She either doesn't know anything about FW's or wants to buy it for a steal and really make a lot of money on it. If it is in great shape, with case and all it is well worth $200.00. The owner might go on ebay and sell it for even more. BEfore she sells it, tell her to check them out on Ebay and see what they are selling for on there.

03-16-2011, 09:14 PM

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Gerbie

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Originally Posted by MommyA

Thanks for all the advice. I may just buy it myself. Sounds like it might be a good investment. Plus it would look nice in the sewing room.

Well if you can get it for that price GO For It. That would be a good buy and you would really enjoy using it.To be sure to find out what year it is go to the singer site and check out the serial number on it. That will tell you what year it is.

If that antique dealer has any to sell for $50.00 let me know I will buy one from them, even without a case.

03-16-2011, 09:43 PM

#66

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Originally Posted by MommyA

If I lived in the PA area, I would purchase the FW for $50....and then some.

03-16-2011, 10:24 PM

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If it were my mother’s sewing machine it would be priceless. Wouldn’t think of selling it.

03-16-2011, 10:37 PM

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I hope you are asking upwards to 400$.
That is what I see them going for 'round here.
I'd love to have one, just cannot spend that kinda money on one.
Kirsten

03-17-2011, 05:31 AM

#69

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I just bought mine on Ebay this week. I've been watching and bidding on several but they were going over $300. I finally bought one for $229 and was happy to get it!