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Old 12-16-2013, 05:17 AM
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Default 1955 Singer Featherweight

Is $260 including shipping too much to pay for one in good working order, box and accessories included. I'm interested in owning a Featherweight. Is this year a good one to collect. I've got the bug for one.
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I don't own one yet....I've been looking around here.
Wish I knew someone that had a very nice one for sale.
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Old 12-16-2013, 05:56 AM
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Featherweights seem to come in all prices. If you are willing to spend that, and it's a 100% complete working machine, go for it. That does seem to be about the going average rate. Deals can be had if you are patient and search.

I understand the bug, it's Christmas! Go for it!
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I have 2 1955s and I love them. The price is right I think.
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Why are Singer FWs worth more than a Singer 99 or a Singer 66 or a Singer 201 or a Singer 15 or a 301? Most of the same people on here won't spent more than $10 for a mint shape afore mentioned won't hesitate to spend $275 or $300 on a FW - I'm at a loss.
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Originally Posted by miriam View Post
Why are Singer FWs worth more than a Singer 99 or a Singer 66 or a Singer 201 or a Singer 15 or a 301? Most of the same people on here won't spent more than $10 for a mint shape afore mentioned won't hesitate to spend $275 or $300 on a FW - I'm at a loss.
I'm not sure what other's have to say, but I think it's the overall cuteness of the Singer Feather Weight that gets the bigger response.
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What isn't cute about a Singer 66 redeye?
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Old 12-16-2013, 06:22 AM
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I'm with you Miriam. FWs are cute, they'll sew up a tire, and you can pick em up with one hand. However, I'll would take the 201 or 15 long before the 221.
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Oh, it's adorable too...sorry. Didn't mean to imply it wasn't. Just like it more personally.
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If you have the bug I say go for it!!!
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