Singer 301A Purchase Dilemma

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01-06-2012, 07:57 PM

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Canada Kate

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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

Congratulations!!! My first 301 was a mocha colored one, also. Yours is so pretty!!!!

Here is a link for the Singer Slant Sewing Machine Yahoo group, in case you are interested: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/singer...guid=236813242

Thanks for this, I went and joined this one as well as the FW one.

01-06-2012, 08:01 PM

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Canada Kate

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Originally Posted by Daylesewblessed

Congratulations on getting "Jean"! She is beautiful!

I have both a FW and a 301 and much prefer the 301. The visibility due to the slant needle surprised me, and I definitely use the quarter inch marking on the needle plate for piecing. The architectural style of the 301 is so pleasing also.

Dayle

Pieced a whole whack of 2.5" squares on her tonight, and wow! I thought my FW was the best thing since sliced bread...the 301A is even better. I didn't think this was possible, but I love it. It's faster and quieter than my FW (but I still love her anyway!).

As Dayle noted, the 1/4" marking on the plate is fantastic - I don't have a slant 1/4" foot yet, but may not need one given the clear marking. Hummm...something to ponder!

01-07-2012, 08:50 AM

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littlesurfer

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I have more than 20 vintage machines and I love each and every one of them. They're all different in some way.

01-07-2012, 10:26 AM

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JMCDA

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I'm green with envy Kate...I have always wanted a 301 more than a FW!

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01-09-2012, 05:14 PM

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Hands Sew Full

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Originally Posted by Canada Kate

Well, that may be the case, but I've been watching my local Kijiji and Craig's List (CL), as well as eBay, for several months and can't seem to find one that has been fully restored and guaranteed by the restorer for less. There was a black 301A that recently went for $135 on eBay, but by the time I pay to ship it to Canada, and get it restored, I'm closer to $300.

I see posts on here where people get FW's and other antique machines at roadside sales and Goodwill for like $20, but I have to tell you I have never seen anything near that in the large Canadian city where I live. There is someone on CL right now who is trying to sell a FW - not refurbished - for $500. If y'all know where someone in Canada can get vintage machines for less, by all means, let me know!

Hi there, I am in Northern Ontario and I can relate to the lack of vintage machines for reasonable prices! However....I did find my mint black 301 short bed in her case with all of her accessories and a buttonholer, at my local value village for 14.99 and I had a 30% off coupon! Total score! But that almost never happens! I check craigslist in Michigan frequently, if you are near a US border I would check that. I also have looked at Craigslist and Kijiji in Montreal and found some unique deals (I am too far away but my sister lives in Ottawa too) I would like to find that Gus fellows info for my next trip to Ottawa though!

01-09-2012, 09:33 PM

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janeite

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She's gorgeous. Congratulations on your new 301. The 301 is awesome, I just love the slant needle.

01-12-2012, 07:04 PM

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Hands Sew Full

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I would love to find a vintage machine that was fully restored! I am always leary of the electrical function when I plug these guys in.

01-12-2012, 07:14 PM

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MaryLane

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I love my 301. My husband is an industrial electrician who checked it out & said it was great. Cleaned and lubed it and area great. Take a chance!

01-19-2012, 02:58 PM

#39

Hands Sew Full

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Oh I have taken several chances! My hubby is an electrical engineer and always looks at the wires to tell me if they are ok but it is the inside wiring that I wonder about since the article on Sew Classics brought the "not visible" wiring up. I don't know how to take them apart to look inside so I just wonder about the wires from the motor out. But......I do still buy them!