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Old 05-13-2011, 04:22 AM
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I got one off Craigs list for $150, no extras but runs great. My sister had one given to her, just needed a new cord.
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Old 05-13-2011, 04:29 AM
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My FW is also named Trudy. I bought her for twenty dollars
at an estate sale thirty years ago. Her former owner was named Gertrude, so I named her Trudy.
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A few years ago I was watching on EBay also. If you purchase one, be sure it is from a reputable seller. Remember you get what you pay for; I love "Trudy". She is a beauty. No poem intended
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Old 05-13-2011, 04:52 AM
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I just paid $227.00 on ebay for one. I am so excited waiting for her arrival. It's like waiting for a new baby! I am going to call her Bella I believe means beautiful in Italian. She comes next Wednesday.
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I got one on Ebay also. paid $227 & haven't been able to sew on it yet. Replaced belt & feet & it will sew but the bobbin & tension messed up. I wish now I had paid more for one that was already serviced & sewing good.Be careful buying & ask questions!
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Originally Posted by ladyslipper
I just paid $227.00 on ebay for one. I am so excited waiting for her arrival. It's like waiting for a new baby! I am going to call her Bella I believe means beautiful in Italian. She comes next Wednesday.
Yes, it does!!!Yippee for you!!!!!!! :D:D
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Old 05-13-2011, 05:07 AM
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I paid $182.50 on EBay for a machine in excellent condition.
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I will send you a PM.
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Old 05-13-2011, 06:01 AM
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I saw one yesterday on craigslist list for $1,000. That's way overpriced.

I just bought a 301 that looks like new in the cabinet with all the attachments and the stool for $75. I also bought a Singer 15-91 a few months back for $50 in the cabinet. Both of these I got at thrift stores.
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I think cost really depends on the condition of the machine and what accessories come with it, as well as if it's got a scroll plate or a plate with the straight lines. The original color also makes a difference. I bought my black centennial edition for $250 about 10 years ago (before the economy took a nosedive). The only thing it needed was the footpedal rewired because of the small cracks in it, but that was due to age and not abuse. Good luck in your hunt. These are great little machines.
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