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Mamaw Rose 05-13-2011 04:22 AM

I got one off Craigs list for $150, no extras but runs great. My sister had one given to her, just needed a new cord.

batik queen 05-13-2011 04:29 AM

My FW is also named Trudy. I bought her for twenty dollars
at an estate sale thirty years ago. Her former owner was named Gertrude, so I named her Trudy.

Tinabodina 05-13-2011 04:35 AM

A few years ago I was watching on EBay also. If you purchase one, be sure it is from a reputable seller. Remember you get what you pay for; I love "Trudy". She is a beauty. No poem intended

ladyslipper 05-13-2011 04:52 AM

I just paid $227.00 on ebay for one. I am so excited waiting for her arrival. It's like waiting for a new baby! I am going to call her Bella I believe means beautiful in Italian. She comes next Wednesday.

hairquilt 05-13-2011 04:52 AM

I got one on Ebay also. paid $227 & haven't been able to sew on it yet. Replaced belt & feet & it will sew but the bobbin & tension messed up. I wish now I had paid more for one that was already serviced & sewing good.Be careful buying & ask questions!

sueisallaboutquilts 05-13-2011 04:55 AM


Originally Posted by ladyslipper
I just paid $227.00 on ebay for one. I am so excited waiting for her arrival. It's like waiting for a new baby! I am going to call her Bella I believe means beautiful in Italian. She comes next Wednesday.

Yes, it does!!!Yippee for you!!!!!!! :D:D

OmaForFour 05-13-2011 05:07 AM

I paid $182.50 on EBay for a machine in excellent condition.

CGail 05-13-2011 05:30 AM

I will send you a PM.

MaggieLou 05-13-2011 06:01 AM

I saw one yesterday on craigslist list for $1,000. That's way overpriced.

I just bought a 301 that looks like new in the cabinet with all the attachments and the stool for $75. I also bought a Singer 15-91 a few months back for $50 in the cabinet. Both of these I got at thrift stores.

Quiltbeagle 05-13-2011 06:14 AM

I think cost really depends on the condition of the machine and what accessories come with it, as well as if it's got a scroll plate or a plate with the straight lines. The original color also makes a difference. I bought my black centennial edition for $250 about 10 years ago (before the economy took a nosedive). The only thing it needed was the footpedal rewired because of the small cracks in it, but that was due to age and not abuse. Good luck in your hunt. These are great little machines.


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