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    Old 10-12-2014, 02:32 PM
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    I don't think the people who bid on GW think at all. They've been infected with eBayitus and have no self control.

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    Old 06-19-2024, 12:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by SteveH
    I giggle every time i see a 221 for over $200. seems to be "accepted" rather than actual value.

    I have a friend who's mom owns 7 and she is sure that they will be able to be sold for $350 minimum each...
    If they are in good shape, and complete with accessories, she can absolutely sell them for $350+ each. I've sold more than a dozen of them all in the $400-$500 range.
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    Old 06-19-2024, 05:45 PM
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    Originally Posted by DonnaReMe
    If they are in good shape, and complete with accessories, she can absolutely sell them for $350+ each. I've sold more than a dozen of them all in the $400-$500 range.
    This thread was from 10 years ago. The prices have increased a lot since then. A machine (or anything else) is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay for it. They are good little machines, cute as a button and easy to carry around. I'm glad I have one, and even more glad that I bought it years ago.
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    This thread was from 10 years ago. The prices have increased a lot since then. A machine (or anything else) is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay for it. They are good little machines, cute as a button and easy to carry around. I'm glad I have one, and even more glad that I bought it years ago.
    I totally agree. I have 3 and I'm glad that I picked up 2 of them at estate sales for under $100. My husband bought me my Centennial for a gift and I'm sure paid way too much for it.
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    Old 06-20-2024, 06:49 AM
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    I have a white featherweight and they seem to cost more. I do know there weren't as many of those made as were the black featherweights. I do enjoy sewing on it but also like my Janome 6600 Memory Craft machine.
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