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08-13-2011, 09:23 AM

Susanbaca27

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Hello all I have a vintage Jolson sewing machine that sews very nicely just extremely heavy does anyone know what the value of this machine is?

08-13-2011, 09:28 AM

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08-13-2011, 09:28 AM

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Does it look like this in a cabinet? This was was in CraigsList for $1,000.00.

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08-13-2011, 09:34 AM

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08-13-2011, 09:39 AM

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Welcome! I've never heard of it but you can ask our machine shop people- I bet someone will know!

08-13-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by annthreecats

Does it look like this in a cabinet? This was was in CraigsList for $1,000.00.

Yes, and now it's on ebay because people know better than to pay that kind of money !!

08-13-2011, 10:15 AM

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mine does not look like this one. I will post a picture shortly mine seems to be much older.

08-13-2011, 10:16 AM

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Thank You !

08-13-2011, 11:23 AM

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08-13-2011, 12:10 PM

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Vintage sewing machines are only worth what someone is willing to pay. Most can be purchased for less than $100 (if you look and wait) unless they are extremely rare, in perfect shape or have a very unusual collectible cabinet. I also think that there isn't a huge demand for vintage machines. If you don't sew and don't want them for decorative purposes, they hold little appeal. I love vintage machines and was able to get my Singer 201 free and paid $30 for each of my Featherweights. Now I am hunting for a Singer 301 in a cabinet and will probably be able to find one at less than $100. As for those people asking huge sums on Craig's List or Kijiji, I doubt that they actually sell them. Your machine sounds interesting but I don't believe that it will fund your retirement. Just my opinion.