Featherweight decision....HELP!!!
#22
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I'd keep looking. I got one from ebay and it is in excellent shape; it and it's case. I spent more for shipping than the machine since it was coming from the UK. Keep an eye out at the thrift stores, etc. If you are going to spend alot make sure it's in good condition and working. FYI; my total cost was under 300
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Originally Posted by shnnn
I've recently seen several on ebay for under $200 in decent condition - that didn't sell! So, the price is coming down - if you just be patient you will find your deal!
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I am a little scared of buying off of ebay! I like to see and touch things before I buy. I am not a risk taker!
I looked at the one locally again today...it is calling my name. I keep telling myself that it is a church donation. He will take $40, which is his fee for cleaning, oiling and checking the machine. He came down to $375. So take away the 40 and it gets it down to 335!
Can you tell I am really wanting this machine??? Decisions, decisions, decisions!
I looked at the one locally again today...it is calling my name. I keep telling myself that it is a church donation. He will take $40, which is his fee for cleaning, oiling and checking the machine. He came down to $375. So take away the 40 and it gets it down to 335!
Can you tell I am really wanting this machine??? Decisions, decisions, decisions!
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Originally Posted by cmagee84
I am a little scared of buying off of ebay! I like to see and touch things before I buy. I am not a risk taker!
I looked at the one locally again today...it is calling my name. I keep telling myself that it is a church donation. He will take $40, which is his fee for cleaning, oiling and checking the machine. He came down to $375. So take away the 40 and it gets it down to 335!
Can you tell I am really wanting this machine??? Decisions, decisions, decisions!
I looked at the one locally again today...it is calling my name. I keep telling myself that it is a church donation. He will take $40, which is his fee for cleaning, oiling and checking the machine. He came down to $375. So take away the 40 and it gets it down to 335!
Can you tell I am really wanting this machine??? Decisions, decisions, decisions!
#26
If she is calling your name and you have the funds GO got it! It was meant to be.
If I was thinking about that one while home, or trying to sleep then that would be the one that was waiting for me to find Her.
If I was thinking about that one while home, or trying to sleep then that would be the one that was waiting for me to find Her.
Originally Posted by cmagee84
I am a little scared of buying off of ebay! I like to see and touch things before I buy. I am not a risk taker!
I looked at the one locally again today...it is calling my name. I keep telling myself that it is a church donation. He will take $40, which is his fee for cleaning, oiling and checking the machine. He came down to $375. So take away the 40 and it gets it down to 335!
Can you tell I am really wanting this machine??? Decisions, decisions, decisions!
I looked at the one locally again today...it is calling my name. I keep telling myself that it is a church donation. He will take $40, which is his fee for cleaning, oiling and checking the machine. He came down to $375. So take away the 40 and it gets it down to 335!
Can you tell I am really wanting this machine??? Decisions, decisions, decisions!
#27
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Originally Posted by Dingle
If you do continue to look for a FW on e-bay, every once in a while put "Singer Featherlite Sewing Machine" in the search engine. That's how I found mine. :thumbup: Some people call the FW's Featherlite's.
She said it was in great condition, but had a musty smell to the case. I talked to a featherweight dealer and he said that was from the animal glue that was used and it would not affect the performance of the machine. Of course the last person I talked to said hers was in "mint" condition and it was in worse shape of any I have seen. She came down to $175 and I still did not want it!
So...wish me luck on Saturday!!
#28
I think the musty smell is just natural for a FW. Two of mine still have a faint smell even though I changed the drip pan. It doesn't bother me at all. I don't keep mine in the cases though. They are all displayed on a shelf.
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Originally Posted by redpurselady
I think the musty smell is just natural for a FW. Two of mine still have a faint smell even though I changed the drip pan. It doesn't bother me at all. I don't keep mine in the cases though. They are all displayed on a shelf.
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