How much is a a 401 worth?
#1
How much is a a 401 worth?
Found this ad on Craig's List:
1958 Singer Sewing Machine, Model 401. Good condition. Has instruction booklet, foot pedal, accessories, in original carry case.
There is a picture and it looks to be in good shape.
They are asking $50. Good price? ... or too much? .... or run and grab it now before it gets away?
Who has a 401? Do you like it? I have a 301A that I just love, and really don't NEED another old sewing machine, but........
1958 Singer Sewing Machine, Model 401. Good condition. Has instruction booklet, foot pedal, accessories, in original carry case.
There is a picture and it looks to be in good shape.
They are asking $50. Good price? ... or too much? .... or run and grab it now before it gets away?
Who has a 401? Do you like it? I have a 301A that I just love, and really don't NEED another old sewing machine, but........
#4
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Live Oak, Texas
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I have the 401A I bought it new in 1958 also. It is the best sewing of any machine I have ever used. It has been all over the world with me. It still runs like new. I have bought others but still turn to my old friend to do most of my sewing. I was offered 200.00 by a guy who gave it a cleaning for me. I will never sell it.
#7
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,506
While it may be a good price, it may have things wrong. Check very carefully all functions of the machine. Does the stitch selector work right? Does the needle sew? check the tension, bobbin winder, etc. feed dogs go up and down? look for dried up 3 in 1 oil and or rust - Actually it is priced low enough you could have it serviced and still be in good shape.
#9
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: N. Florida
Posts: 4,568
I have to agree with Rumbols. I got one for free from a friend who couldn't keep it anymore. I had it serviced and got a new power cord. It was all worth the $114.00 it cost to get it sewing. Love my 401A. I also have a 301 that I bought from an ebay seller. That cost me $207.00 including shipping (had loads of attachments) and then I had to have it serviced ($85.00) because the cords were kind of iffy in spots and I wanted to get them checked. I think $50.00 plus the cost of having it serviced if you need to, is a great price for a 401.
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