I have a 1937 school bell model that looks like new and we didn't pay anything close to that.

1937 is a very early model. They weren't cranking them out in the numbers they produced in later years. It's much harder to find one that early, so naturally the price might be higher-- unless the seller doesn't know what they are selling.

Overall, I think the price of featherweights seems to be coming down.

The 222 is a different animal. The freearm featherweight is harder to come by and sells for more than does the standard featherweight.

Collectors might know that the 1937 model is less common, but most sellers see a black featherweight with nothing particularly special about it. Most quilters that buy them see the same thing, other than they want that little machine.

I agree. The price of featherweights is coming down, the economy is forcing the issue. (nothing political intended!!!!) I believe that the prices of many things "unnecessary" are going to nosedive, and we'll start seeing better prices.

CL prices here in TN are at $350 + for FW's and Goodwill online has shot way up the past few months. What I bought 6 months ago for under $200 is now $300 - $400.

Very high, I purchased a 1937 FW last summer for $250.00 and I thought that was a fair price, the machine was in fantastic shape. Mine had a buttonholer and a lot of feet with it, all in a case.

too high!!!

seems high to me too

I agree...too high! Especially for my budget...

I have seen the 222's here, going for 1200./ 1500. In rough condition. This is NOT a standard FW. This is a free arm machine with zig zag attachments and buttonholer and some embroidery attachments.