Did I spend too much? New featherweight
#11
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Join Date: Apr 2019
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I have seen them go for much more- I don’t think you did bad with that price. When you get the cord replaced have the service person service it completely, you’ll have a very good and reliable machine for a long time. My case isn’t in great condition either- it happens. Sharron
#12
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Unfortunate that they didn’t let you check it out before hand. Since featherweights can sell for $300 or $400 and higher, it’s not too bad a price. Hopefully you can get it sewing for not too much more.
#13
Thank you all for the encouragement! I sure do love her....still looking for a name
I have ordered the needed supplies and in the meantime I am going to set about giving her a good cleaning. I have found the Singer-Featherweight site that has a lot of good info how to safely do this.
I surely didn't need another baby in my collection, but so glad she found me!
I have ordered the needed supplies and in the meantime I am going to set about giving her a good cleaning. I have found the Singer-Featherweight site that has a lot of good info how to safely do this.
I surely didn't need another baby in my collection, but so glad she found me!
#14
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keller, TX
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I paid $350 for mine....included everything.....so if you are at $200 that is a good thing. You will be surprised at how well she will clean up. The decals look to be in pretty good shape....normally these are worn off. Have fun!
#15
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
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I don't think you did badly on it. My husband paid a lot more than that for my Centennial and my case was a bit damaged. I got my white FW for a song at an estate sale, but I also took a chance because it wasn't running. I did, however, have a chance to play with it for a bit and knew that the motor ran and that it had the bobbin and bobbin case. A good cleaning and oiling works wonders. I got mine running just by doing that.
#16
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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If it makes you feel any better, I paid $125.00 for one at an online auction that was in terrible shape. It didn't look that bad in the photos, but it did when I picked it up.
The odd thing was that I was outbid, but I woke up the next morning with an invoice and notice that I was the winner. It happens, apparently.
bkay
The odd thing was that I was outbid, but I woke up the next morning with an invoice and notice that I was the winner. It happens, apparently.
bkay
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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Mine was too far gone for touch ups. It will take a re-paint.
bkay
#18
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,963
The price is well within acceptable. Used sewing machines always vary a lot in prices, the last decades the Featherweight has kept it's value and I guess it will in the future. Your machine looks like a bit dirty, but will clean and shine up very well. The original decals and japanning looks nice. If the case isn't particularly smelly it's a major pluss, even if it needs a bit of attention. During the clean up process you will get to know your new machine much better.
#19
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 5,967
Nope, you did good. The only thing I would do different when I purchased my featherweight is I wouldn't bother trying to repair the case. DH got involved and oh the trouble it caused. At that time there were nice little red nylon cases that zipped. I should have purchased that one and been happy. The older cases have a tendency to stink from the mildew or glue that the used. Lots of airing out and it still smells funny.
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