Featherweight sewing machines
05-13-2011, 09:38 AM
#51
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Location: Webster, NY
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I got my 221 from ebay - a 1948 model for $166.56. I bought the accessories in a separate auction for $20. She's off at the sewing machine Dr's right now to get cleaned and tuned up. I can't wait to get her back and start sewing! :D
05-13-2011, 10:07 AM
#52
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: central Illinois
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Got one on Ebay a couple weeks ago for $260. Love this machine and in great shape. GD who is 10 has sewed on her and loves her. Go for it but be careful that it has bobbin case, as local sewing shop says these are hard to find. Happy hunting.
05-13-2011, 10:13 AM
#53
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Duncan, SC, 29334 USA
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Mine just arrived by USPS. today.
Won bid on E-Bay on Monday.
Paid $152.50 + $26. for shipping.
It is missing her round decal &
one wire is a little frayed but
all in all she looks good.
Her name is Margaret after my
aunt who gave me my 1st machine.
Will shop pics when I get her cleaned up.
J J
Won bid on E-Bay on Monday.
Paid $152.50 + $26. for shipping.
It is missing her round decal &
one wire is a little frayed but
all in all she looks good.
Her name is Margaret after my
aunt who gave me my 1st machine.
Will shop pics when I get her cleaned up.
J J
05-13-2011, 10:14 AM
#54
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Duncan, SC, 29334 USA
Posts: 4,580
Mine just arrived by USPS. today.
Won bid on E-Bay on Monday.
Paid $152.50 + $26. for shipping.
It is missing her round decal &
one wire is a little frayed but
all in all she looks good.
Her name is Margaret after my
aunt who gave me my 1st machine.
Will shop pics when I get her cleaned up.
J J
Won bid on E-Bay on Monday.
Paid $152.50 + $26. for shipping.
It is missing her round decal &
one wire is a little frayed but
all in all she looks good.
Her name is Margaret after my
aunt who gave me my 1st machine.
Will shop pics when I get her cleaned up.
J J
05-13-2011, 10:14 AM
#55
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Duncan, SC, 29334 USA
Posts: 4,580
Mine just arrived by USPS. today.
Won bid on E-Bay on Monday.
Paid $152.50 + $26. for shipping.
It is missing her round decal &
one wire is a little frayed but
all in all she looks good.
Her name is Margaret after my
aunt who gave me my 1st machine.
Will show pics when I get her cleaned up.
OOOPPSS!!! can you tell I am excited,
just posted 3 times I think.
J J
Won bid on E-Bay on Monday.
Paid $152.50 + $26. for shipping.
It is missing her round decal &
one wire is a little frayed but
all in all she looks good.
Her name is Margaret after my
aunt who gave me my 1st machine.
Will show pics when I get her cleaned up.
OOOPPSS!!! can you tell I am excited,
just posted 3 times I think.
J J
05-13-2011, 10:19 AM
#57
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 466
Originally Posted by vintage cowgirl
I really would like a featherweight but don't know what a good price is, how about around $300.00 ?
05-13-2011, 10:38 AM
#58
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Somewhere in Time
Posts: 263
This is one of those things that you will be charged as much as the market will bear where you live! I bought mine 12 years ago from theo riginal owner in mint condition for $175.00 with the case and extras. Yet I acutally saw one in the sewing machine dealer/repair place with just the machine and case for $770.00!
TAKE CARE TOO - there are new ones on the market that are not any where as well made and good as the antique versions. I would ONLY buy where I could check out the machine personally.
Good luck, they are just fantastic little machines.
Julie
TAKE CARE TOO - there are new ones on the market that are not any where as well made and good as the antique versions. I would ONLY buy where I could check out the machine personally.
Good luck, they are just fantastic little machines.
Julie
05-13-2011, 01:32 PM
#59
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North of Boston, MA, USA
Posts: 3,524
I bought 2 on ebay last month (1 was paid for by my friend) I did the reading on the adds, and checked the pic. got both for right around $300. including s/h.
Both have now been cleaned and polished and look great and sew great.
My husband wants one, and after the summer when I have the funds I will be willing to pay a little more, want a Cenntial model:)
Both have now been cleaned and polished and look great and sew great.
My husband wants one, and after the summer when I have the funds I will be willing to pay a little more, want a Cenntial model:)
05-13-2011, 01:46 PM
#60
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: WI
Posts: 706
Featherweights do vary greatly in price. The condition they are in varies greatly as well. If you buy a machine with out the foot pedal or bobbin carrier you will be looking at another 80.00- 100.00 to replace them. One thing many fall for is the hyp given. We refurbish vintage machine to include featherweights and always make sure we are giving a true representation of them. Cute little stories and names are often given to jack up the price and that age old story of- it only had one owner. (just like the little old Grandma who only took her car out to drive it to church on Sundays) As a writer /artist etc I can enjoy the stories but when you buy choose-either plan to do work yourself or buy from someone who has a good track record. Our personal policy is have it in top condition before we list it, video tape the machine in use so people see what their getting and then give them the option of return in a reasonable period. If you buy a machine over the internet be sure you are dealing with someone who is not doing an as is or no returns. To give you an example of that, we bought a Necchi BU Nova (great machine) from someone on line who had listed some rough areas of finish. What they had not said was in order to try and make it look better some numbskull spray painted it all black- plates, oil wells, motor etc. We could still smell the spray paint when we opened the delapidated box.
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