Had to Share It.... Thoughts?
 

Look at this on eBay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F192583410350

It looks great! I wouldn't buy it, nor would I have mine painted that color. However, it probably looks a lot better than it did before the paint job. From a profit point of view, it's better than if it had been repainted black. It also beats being recycled or made into a parts machine.

bkay

There is another one like it also on ebay, but the colors are better. I have black 301a, not sure I would have gone for this color scheme at any price... but if the same machine was done over in a peach or aqua, might have worked. Regardless, I love seeing them fixed up...

It's beautiful but $995? Yikes. Can't imagine paying that. Love my black and tan 301s.

Beautiful machine, for sure. I went over to seller's other items and they had a copper/cream 301, too. Too pricey for me.

Very pretty! But too pricey for me too.

Just another niche market. There are so many people painting FWs now that someone was bound to start painting the 301s. Very pretty, yes, but too rich for my pocket book.

Cari

I agree. I hope s/he can sell it for that price.

I love the color - I would like a car painted in those colors.

I'd like a sewing machine painted to match my car!

It's so pretty. No, I wouldn't pay that much, but it sure would be fun to have it. I have pieced my last 3 quilts on the mocha 301 I got in December. It's a wonderful machine.

I'm just the opposite, I'd like my car painted to match the decals I put on my quilting machine.
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Cari

My Harley is purple! If I had that much extra cash, I would like that machine. But I don’t have it, so I’ll be content with my purple Harley.

Well, I don't like purple and I don't like the price! So I guess I won't be bidding on it :D

Well purple is my favorite color, but I wouldn't pay that much for it. I really don't need any more sewing machines, and can only use one at a time, lol. I already have 9 and that's plenty, I don't have room for any more. I have seen the FW's painted in purple and love their purple color, but I wouldn't spend the money they are priced a just for the color. I have two blacks 1935 and 193 and they work fine. Currently piecing a wedding quilt on the 1937. The color doesn't matter that much to me.

Ridiculous price! But it is beautiful, like a new car. Someone with more money than sense will surely buy it.

It gets my goat when people call the 301 the "featherweight's big sister". Bah. It's got a potted, gear driven motor which makes it way stronger than any featherweight... and it's Slant-O-Matic! The only similarity with the featherweight is the bobbin and case, and the lift up bed.

Love my 301s!

I can just picture someone a hundred years from now thinking, "Yeah, my great grandmother sure had more money than sense..." :)

And some historian saying there was a refurbishment of sewing machines during our era which resulted in these unique colors...

Sewbizgirl, it's not a potted motor, it's completely internal.

Cari

It's a bargain compared to this one. (Although, this one does come with a table)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-SINGER-....c100009.m1982

It’s really pretty and they did a nice job. My 301 has a few wear marks and to me that is part of the charm. I wish it could tell it’s story

Another one that will sit forever because the seller didn't do enough homework to know how common it is.

Cari

That is one snazzy paint job! Someone who's a Husky fan in WA state might buy it. Ya never know!

Completely overhauled and serviced the old straight stitchers are well worth the price of the purple one. A professional repaint in itself will cost me much more around here. The factors that bringing down the prices are mostly there's always more than a few for sale and they are not new or the latest any more. The odd thing is new straight stitchers are expensive, often high speed, some kind of special edition or industrial model. I'm glad there's bargains to be found even if they need a lot of cleaning and oiling. I lean towards keeping the original finish, maybe a few touch ups, but if it's very worn down I don't mind someone redoing it in a nice color. I wonder what a 301 would cost new today, a well made straight stitcher with forged steel gears still cost a bit more than the average economy model.

Pretty, but way over my price range. I like the original look of machines anyway.

I agree a teal or aqua would look nicer but like all of you a bit on the high side.

My first 301 had to settle for some slip slide decals - Roses, of course, for AnnieRose. My second one hasn't been decorated yet. No, I didn't pay over $100 for either of them.

That little purple gem would be right at home here in Ravens country.

I personally wouldn't pay even the price of the opening bid, but that's me. Someone has gone to a lot of trouble to service and paint her very well (at least according to pictures) and perhaps there's someone out there with money burning a hole in their pocket. If that's the case, buy the thing and then sew up your pocket with it. LOL

I thought we weren’t supposed to sell stuff or link to stuff for sale on here.

I am not the seller.