Yeah, right. "Works well" (even though the rear throat plate is missing).

Shari

good condition??? That ain't dried on oil...

Hmmm. I would guess this falls into the "what were they smoking" category. I would like to know where she did her research at???

Also, if you want me to spend a thousand dollars on your machine could you AT LEAST turn the pictures upright. Thanks.

http://sandusky.craigslist.org/atq/3304085588.html

THIS is the most irritating thing!!! It applies to any kind of collectible or antique/vintage item too - people see somebody asking an arm and a leg for something but don't realize, you can ask whatever you want on Ebay, it doesn't mean people will pay it. You have to go to completed listings and even then take it with a grain of salt. People still overpay and because ONE sold for some incredibly crazy high price it doesn't mean yours will. UGH UGH UGH!!!

You also need to look at the niceties of condition if you're going to use eBay as a price guide. Too much work for most people, though, because in order to understand the condition you need to have at least a little knowledge about the product.

http://houston.craigslist.org/atq/3336335727.html

poster's words: "I have certificate of auth. From Singer on this model"

... but, but, its a White Rotary??? I'm confused. Even has a pic of the 'Singer certificate of authenticity'

Agreed. Too many people want a get rich quick scheme. :( I think antiques / vintage and collectables have always been a victim of this.

Usually, if I'm selling something, I try to average the selling prices of items that are in approximately the same shape as what I'm selling. Anything obscenely high, and obscenely low I'll exclude from the average.

What I can't figure out is what ebay sellers are trying to do? Drive the prices up? What does it get them to have to list their wares over and over again because no one will pay $900 for a 1950s model 99 in a table?

Worse still, That's not a certificate of authenticity!!
That's a gimmick that you can get by going to mysingerstory.com and providing a serial number!
I have one for all of our machines.
I can't figure out if that's a scammer or someone completely intelligence challenged.

Here is a "vintage and rare" sewing machine for $675!!!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-RARE...30758337585%26

I emailed that seller and offered him 10.00 for it plus shipping. He counter offered at 665.00. I even sent him links of other machines I've bought (other similar clones) showing what I paid for them and some others that were sold. He still insists his is rare because of the name...*sigh*

Of course! It's "super de luxe"