222k SINGER MACHINE RARE
Just came across this listing. This is just going to far...I guest if you really want one you will pay what they are asking. But, I could sure have a great collection for that amount of money!
http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/atq/4931342002.html |
I've seen them sell for even more than that! None for me in this world.
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I think the thing for this one is this -- this machine is NOT your standard FW. This machine is a free arm/convertible machine. Although, no, I wouldn't pay this price, either, even if I could, it may not be too far out in left field! If you look closely at the machine, you will notice the differences.
Jeanette |
They don't come up nearly as often as the 221s. Even so I was thinking the going rate was more in the $700 to $1000 range.
Rodney |
Were I a serious collector, I'd pay the price and be done with it; it appears to be in beautiful shape. I certainly wouldn't use it as a sewing machine; rather, I'd use my Kenmore 158.1913 free-arm convertible ($7.99 at Value Village) which can probably out-sew a 222 any day of the week.
Not being a serious collector, I just don't see the point. |
It's right in line with what I've seen them selling for but not an amount I am willing to pay. I'd love to stumble onto a fabulous deal on one sometime though!
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That is around the price I have seen for 222s, also. I am happy with my 221, but would be tickled if I found one for a bargain, too.
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It is on the top of my wish list but I am holding out for a freak find :Dor $900.00 tops.
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Wow, that is a huge price! I have one that my son's girlfriend (now wife) was taking to the thrift store or the dump because it didn't sew well!!!! my son brought it to see if I wanted to play around or display it and all it needed was a good cleaning, oiling and the needle put in and threaded properly! Its the only machine I use for piecing and it is a dream but I had no idea of cost before today!!!
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Susy, if you have a 222, you are one lucky lady, especially the way you acquired it! Congratulations!
Jeanette |
That one is in the "lottery Dreams" categorie, IF I won I would fly to pick it up and carry it home !!!!!
I remember when I was ten years old (and sewing for my "toni" doll) seeing the free-arm feather at the local SINGER shop and thinking how great that would be for sewing. Sixty-five years later, I would so go there! |
That seems to be about what I see them listed for. I don't think I've seen one listed under $1K. (Not that I've been looking, but I notice them when I do see them.) I guess it's worth it, since people do pay those prices!
There's a local antique mall that usually has 4 or 5 of the regular 221's for sale, and they always want over $400 for them. And they seem to sell, or else maybe the owners rotate them, because they do seem to disappear every once in awhile. I wonder what sort of tag they'd put on a 222...probably $2K, and they just might get it. (I live in a touristy/wine area...people drink too much wine then go buy overpriced antiques they probably regret later, lol.) |
They usually run between 900-1200
Got mine at 600...I as lucky and I won't buy another. I love mine, it's quiet and runs perfect! |
I do have a 222 as well as a 221. I payed $750 for it several years ago and it is in good condition.
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