A lady I know has an old sewing machine she wants to sell for $300. What do you think?

I personally think $300 is high, but I'm no expert. Just my thoughts.:)

She can try Ebay or Craigs list and see what happens

- me personally - would not pay that much for it, sorry

Beautiful cabinet but I think $300 is on the high side. I wouldn't pay that much for it. JMO

Very pretty, but I also think you can do much better-I bought a Singer 127 in very good condition for $60 about 2 months ago.

I would think that is too much, also. She didn't even clean it up!

Ditto for all other comments. The cabinet is beautiful, but I think the price is too high. There are so many great prices for similar machines I would be hesitant to pay this much.

never heard of a Free machine, better look that up and see how much it's really worth, you might have a gem in disguise there!!

too rich for my check book, but it is lovely.. I love the curves and shape of it

Free.
In 1895 the Illinois Sewing Machine Co was founded using assets from the former Royal Sewing Machine Co of Rockford, Illinois. Will C. Free became the president by 1910, and organized a parent company - the Free Sewing Machine Co. Production continued in Rockford until 1958, when it relocated to Los Angeles, California. Manufacture finally ceased about 1969.

way too high I think.

lovely!

I paid $85 for a 1928 Leader in much better condition. That cabinet is bigger than mine. It comes down to what they are bringing in your area and how much it's worth to you. Is it dirty or is the finish damaged? I passed on two this morning, New Homes for $50 and $75, because they needed too much work for me. The cabinets were great, but the machines weren't.

the cabinet is gorgeous. but i think the decals and finish of the sewing head would not bear that price. JMHO

Too much money for the condition it's in... unless you are in love with it!

Pretty, but, I was thinking that you got a machine for FREE!

Seems high, but I'm from Rockford like the machine. It would be hard for me to say no.

The machine should be in perfect, spotless condition with all of the feet, instruction manual, etc for this price.

It looks like this machine has been well loved, as the decals on the bed are very worn. It also looks in need of a careful cleaning and needs the treadle belt.

My opinion as well. Maybe $100, the cabinet is beautiful.

It's too pricey.

Seems awfully high priced for one IMHO.

Too high. No less she didn't even clean it up.
Look around. She will eventually lower her price.
I do like the cabinet, but not worth that price.

cool machine but way too high on price

Love the machine. Don't know the real value of one like that, but I couldn't pay that amount.

Have to say I'm inclined to agree with everyone here. Then again, I could be wrong about it's value. Think I would keep looking around for a machine in better condition. If nothing else to make a comparison value wise. Good luck!

That's what I thought too!

I agree with what has been posted.. IMHO... too high..

I agree with everyone. I though the price was kind of high also. I just need an opinon from you all. I'll offer her a $100 after I do my research and see what I come up with. Thanks everybody. I'll let you know what I find.

I found one on craglist for $100.00 but when I called the lady to look at it I talk her down to $70.

Cabinet is pretty, I'm NO expert, but seems a little high to me. At least for the area I leave in. Also, how hard are parts to find for it?

Way too high!

I couldn't see pay that much for the machine. Just seems way too high to me.

I hate to bust your happy bubble but the machine and cabinet is not a $300 seller. I bought a beautiful 1913 cabinet with a White sewing machine and a set of 8 silverplate for $25 several years ago in West Memphis. Later I decided to have the cabinet refinished. I use it to display a silver tea set. As far as the name on the machine it is a decal used by the sew machine dealer who sold it. I personally am looking for a machine with the decal name of PARSONS sold in the 50's. As far as the price on this little jewel, simply make her an offer. It is only worth what you will pay.

Nice cabinet, but not worth that much to my way of thinking.

Some bits of information:
Free.
In 1895 the Illinois Sewing Machine Co was founded using assets from the former Royal Sewing Machine Co of Rockford, Illinois. Will C. Free became the president by 1910, and organized a parent company - the Free Sewing Machine Co. Production continued in Rockford until 1958, when it relocated to Los Angeles, California. Manufacture finally ceased about 1969.
The one at the site below is offered for the same money - or is it the same machine?

http://tri-stateantiques.com/temp/sewing.html

Hate to say it but I just got a "Free" sewing machine in the same cabinet and only paid $50 and had to pick it up. Have you tried to see if she would take a little less???

I paid $75.00 for my Singer treadle with a working cabinate and all the extra accessories. I agree I think 300 is too much.

Nice, I know nothing about pricing one of those.

Very pretty machine, but $300 is a pretty high price, I think. Have you checked Craigslist to compare? Or even Ebay?

I have one but it isn't in as good of shape. I have to refinish the cabinet and clean the machine. I got mine for free but $300 is way way to much. You can get them alot cheaper. I got a treadle singer with a good cabinet for $50.00 and have seen them for $10.00. All though this machine and cabinet may be a little rare it is way over priced!!!