Would you pay this for a Featherweight?
12-19-2010, 11:56 AM
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There is a tan coloured Featherweight 221K available. The seller wanted $450 (CAN) for it but is willing to sell it to me for $300. I'm wondering if that's a good deal or not.
It's supposed to be in excellent condition and sews well.
Any opinions??
It's supposed to be in excellent condition and sews well.
Any opinions??
12-19-2010, 11:59 AM
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I would pay $300 U.S. if the machine is in working order, very good cosmetic condition (not necessarily perfect, but not lots of worn-away decals), wiring is good, and it comes with the case and accessories.
Without the case, featherweights used to sell for about $300 U.S. but I think with the downturn in the economy over the last couple of years the value is less now, which is why I would want the case and accessories with it. I'm not sure how $300 Can compares to US dollars.
Hmmm... Maybe the tan doesn't have decals. The white doesn't.
Without the case, featherweights used to sell for about $300 U.S. but I think with the downturn in the economy over the last couple of years the value is less now, which is why I would want the case and accessories with it. I'm not sure how $300 Can compares to US dollars.
Hmmm... Maybe the tan doesn't have decals. The white doesn't.
12-19-2010, 12:01 PM
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I paid $250 and paid $90 to get it up and running. Someone on the board is always getting a great buy but none have ever come my way. Decided what your limit is and do your search. If you don't want to be bothered with searching anymore I think that is a fair price. Just my opinion.
12-19-2010, 12:12 PM
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I boughtt my featherweight 10 years ago for $500 USD I like the idea that I can take it apart and clean, adjust and repair anything that might go wrong with it. I have taken it all over the US in its wood box. It is great for classes. Altho I think some of the new low end (cheap) ones are OK for toting around.
My older sister has had one since the 50s -- she bought it with the ttable and has never used anything else.
It all depends what you want it for
My older sister has had one since the 50s -- she bought it with the ttable and has never used anything else.
It all depends what you want it for
Originally Posted by tjradj
There is a tan coloured Featherweight 221K available. The seller wanted $450 (CAN) for it but is willing to sell it to me for $300. I'm wondering if that's a good deal or not.
It's supposed to be in excellent condition and sews well.
Any opinions??
It's supposed to be in excellent condition and sews well.
Any opinions??
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