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Prices do vary. I paid $150 for mine. It isn't nearly as pretty as the one in the picture, but it works just fine and sews the nice featherweight stitch. I am happy to have it. Looked on Craigslist for my area today and saw one in average shape for $350. I am still hoping I fall into a $20 one at a yard sale, but after years of looking, no luck yet.

I realized the price was high on Trudy. I didn't want to bid, and I did the "buy it now" thingy. I watched featherweights on Ebay for a while but I was just stuck on Trudy. The seller was top-rated and had 100% positive comments and has been on Ebay for 13 years. They handle a lot of sewing machines too. I rarely buy anything like this for myself, and I just decided I had to have her. She sits on my table in the dining/living area and she sews like a champ. I smile everytime I see her!

Bidders get some good deals on the featherweights. It just seemed like Trudy was the one for me.

For the most the FW's average from 200 to 300.00 and that depends on what you may also get with the machine. The case in nice and "it works" :) with electric cord and foot pedal. And some will have some feet and button holder with different size cams for it. So you just need to look closely and ask the seller questions, if you have any.

Sharon

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Originally Posted by Grambi

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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

Prices do vary. I would flip if I found one at a yard sale!! :D
I paid 212.00 + shipping for a really good one with everything and it had been serviced as well. I feel I kind of got a deal b/c they are going for more these days on Ebay.
I've only had mine a year and use it a ton!!

I would pay more for one if I had to but not over 300.00, but that's just me :)

PS I love Trudy!!! :thumbup:

Trudy is beautiful! I haven't used my yet and I've had it a month or more. I have hardly been able to sit and sew for awhile--dealing with severe sciatic pain. I can't wait to sit down and try it out. It looks so uncomplicated and down to earth. I got a 301 model a week after my FW and have it in for service and tuning so I have two new ones to try out. Need to name them both, too.

I'm dealing with really bad arthritic pain this spring. My hands are really hurting and I haven't been able to use Trudy nearly as much as I would like. Hope you are back to sewing soon!

Lately the prices on eBay have come down somewhat, especially if the machine is not in top condition. You can find many on there for less than $200, but most go for $200-$250.

Good luck...I'm looking for one in rough shape that I can work on.

try on craigslist too. I see them there all the time in the Phx area

lyndaloo- your Trudy is a beauty! I just did the samr thing on ebay, and mine will be here next week. It is a 1950 also. Great minds think alike! :)

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Originally Posted by Mariposa

lyndaloo- your Trudy is a beauty! I just did the samr thing on ebay, and mine will be here next week. It is a 1950 also. Great minds think alike! :)

Yes indeed! I know you will love yours, let us know what you name her. Also wanted to say that Trudy did come with all the attachments and the case, too. I just plan to straight stitch with her, and probably will never use the case either.....

$300 in our newspaper currently. I have no idea of the condition.

I paid 400 for my baby singer, that's what my niece calls our featherweight. My singer was in excellent condition. I think between 300 and 400 is a good price for a good condition.