No way, keep looking - they show up all the time in all price ranges. You can probably find one for under $100 and even if you have to pay $40-50 to have it serviced, you're in good shape. I paid $45.00 at a garage sale and $40. to have it cleaned and serviced

Also the wires that wrap the motor may need cleaning. Between myself and my daughter we have three of them. Two of them run like lightening. The third runs slower even with the pedal to the metal. I was told that it may need to have the armature cleaned or possibly a new motor. If it is running correctly it runs just as fast as any other machine I have. Ann in TN

I have 3 featherweights. One was 350.00, the other was 220.00 and one was 190.00. The last turned out to be a cintennial edition, I was told when I had it serviced. Love to sew on them,my husband doesn't understand since I have a wonderful Bernina. They are great to take in the camper.

I paid $425 for my FW about 15 yo. I have just recently started using it regularly. I do all my piecing on it and less than a year ago I bought the Janome 6600. Still turn to the FW.

Don't worry... when you find her, it will be worth the wait.

Saw 3 Featherweights in an antique store in Arkansas last week. They ranged from $425 to $525. The $525 machine was in excellent condition, no scratches, decals perfect, case not scratched. The other two had obviously been used more and showed some wear. Seemed high to me.

I think that is a litte too high. I just bought one on ebay last week 1941, for $192.00. She has a few attachments and a footpetal and case. I didn't need the button holer and some of the other attachments , just wanted her for straight stitching.
Keep looking, she will come when it's meant to be.

Wow, I didn't know that. Thanks, I'll have the foot pedal checked out. Thanks again, really appreciate it.

well, i have a feather weight and i love it...i paid $300 for mine and would give $400 if it is worth it....look at the gold designs and if they are still in great shape the machine probably is too....I also have a singer treadle, 3 drawers, a white, treadle 2 drawers, and 3 other old singers. then i have an 1130 bernina and a 220 bernina. my hubby says why the heck would anyone want that many machines.....silly man......hahahaha ;-) :roll: as far as a sears machine, I guess i would really check it out good before getting it...good luch my sewer friend....

hello can you give me her email address, i would be interested in some of her attachements for that feather weight....thanx.....lone feather.....email is [email protected]