Just bought a 301 in a cabinet. It needed somework. I payed $50. Some extra feet, sewing supplies and booklet.

That was a good price to pay for a 301. Especially with it in a cabinet!

Billy

I have a 401a that I paid $35.00 for a few years ago. The old lady across the street was downsizing and sold a lot of stuff at an auction. Mine is in pristine condition with all the attachments and the manual. I don't use it as much as I should but it sews great, the stitches are perfect. I love the sound of the motor.

I just bought a 401A freshly serviced (oiled, greased, tension checked etc.) with original 5 cams, other attachments and manual for $50. It's in excellent condition and I'm very happy with it.
I'm looking at a 301 long-bed from the same seller for $100-$125. She's doing the service now and couldn't give me a firm price.
I know if you get on e-Bay they sometimes just take right off.
Good luck! They look like lovely machines. I'm surprised you can bear to part with them!

Sorry everyone, posted before reading the whole thread.....duh!

I love my 301 and mine has a reverse. It is the little stitch regulator on the front of the machine. Just push it up to go in reverse (sort of like a stick shift for a car). I didn't know about the light switch, though, so I'm glad that someone mentioned where to locate it.

Wow, someone pulled up my old post. Aren't all the older machine tanks just beautiful. WIsh I could buy more but not going to. LOL.