"How Much Is My Machine Worth?" Question Answered
05-31-2015, 03:16 PM
#21
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Actually 201s are known by more than just the vintage machine crowd. I've seen them mentioned on my other favorite site (OWWM) as well. They have a great reputation for being a sturdy reliable sewing machine.
Rodney
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05-31-2015, 03:22 PM
#22
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What I meant is that those "in the know", like the folks you are referring to, will possibly go for it, but all those who simply want a decorative pretty machine to display won't. And that reduces the number of potential buyers.... But, like I said, it's all good.
05-31-2015, 05:02 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by sews
Yes, makes me wonder too....
Yesterday I passed on a 201 that I saw at a local flea market. It was a portable - with cobwebs and dust on it and it didn't seem safe to plug it in (not that there was electricity provided....). Wires were exposed at the plug. The sellers had (wisely?) not tried it out - it was grandma's. It used to run, for sure, many years ago. "May need a little oil." There was a dome top, but it didn't latch onto the bottom.
I offered 1/3 less than the asking price. Who can resist a 201 that is right there for the taking? Well, no, she had been at antique malls to research.... and apparently had high hopes for this machine that nobody who's not in the know will ever want because it is just plain black. I just let it go, and left my name and phone # along with info on what I'd pay.
We already have a 201 that works great, so sticking to my conviction was easy. Someone may want/need it more than I do, so it's all good.
Yesterday I passed on a 201 that I saw at a local flea market. It was a portable - with cobwebs and dust on it and it didn't seem safe to plug it in (not that there was electricity provided....). Wires were exposed at the plug. The sellers had (wisely?) not tried it out - it was grandma's. It used to run, for sure, many years ago. "May need a little oil." There was a dome top, but it didn't latch onto the bottom.
I offered 1/3 less than the asking price. Who can resist a 201 that is right there for the taking? Well, no, she had been at antique malls to research.... and apparently had high hopes for this machine that nobody who's not in the know will ever want because it is just plain black. I just let it go, and left my name and phone # along with info on what I'd pay.
We already have a 201 that works great, so sticking to my conviction was easy. Someone may want/need it more than I do, so it's all good.
06-02-2015, 07:43 AM
#25
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You put it nicely....an acquaintance asked me to evaluate some glassware over the phone, she had no idea what the maker was or the pattern. When I said I didn't do appraisals on the phone, she said she would call someone who knew something. I'll never forget that nor have I found the grace to forgive her.
06-02-2015, 08:04 AM
#26
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After joining this Quilting Board and being introduced to Featherweights, I desperately wanted one. I kept telling my DH about all of the Featherweights that you all had. But, I guess I did not mention that most had gotten them fairly cheap, inexpensively. I even dreaded Monday mornings when you all told about your weekend purchases. Anyway, lo and behold, my DH took me to the local sewing machine/vacuum cleaner repair shop and had me to meet my new Featherweight. He asked the owner of the shop if he knew of a Featherweight for sale and the guy said that a woman wanted to sell her mother's machine - so my DH bought it from her and she delivered it to the shop where we picked it up. When my DH told me how much he paid for it (too embarrassed to tell you all how much he paid), I just about fainted. I asked him why he did it - he said it was "to shut me up". LOL
06-02-2015, 02:05 PM
#27
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Location: Frederick, OK
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A local Auctioneer that I’ve followed for years will stop the bidding on an item during an auction when a hot bidder has dropped out and tell the bidder to, “Just bid one more time, because the more you pay for it, the better you’ll like it when you get it!”
I’ve paid too much for some of my machines too, but it just goes along with my life-long “buy high, and sell low” strategy that I’ve seemingly always used....
CD in Oklahoma
I’ve paid too much for some of my machines too, but it just goes along with my life-long “buy high, and sell low” strategy that I’ve seemingly always used....
CD in Oklahoma
07-27-2019, 02:30 PM
#28
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Hello.
I have got an unusual sewing machine . But, can't find any information about it, and just wan't to know is it worth anything? [ATTACH=CONFIG]615339[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]615340[/ATTACH] I can get more pictures if needed . I have tried it and looks like it's in working order .
Best Regards!
I have got an unusual sewing machine . But, can't find any information about it, and just wan't to know is it worth anything? [ATTACH=CONFIG]615339[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]615340[/ATTACH] I can get more pictures if needed . I have tried it and looks like it's in working order .
Best Regards!
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