Watson, I looked at the ad and it looks good to me for that price.
They are very easy to maintain.

I guess the sellers are in no hurry, because one didn't answer after the first time I asked for the year or a serial number and the other said they were busy and would get back to me.

I guess the machines have sat around this long...they aren't going bad.

Watson

That doesn't seem like a bad price, but if you look around you may be able to find one cheaper. I got my non-working white FW for $50 at an estate sale. It took me one day to get things moving and it's sews perfectly. You do take a chance with a non working machine, but FW's are pretty basic and I decided it was worth it. My husband said the machine was so cute it was worth $50 even if it never worked just to sit on the shelf! :D

I should add that I did look for over a year to find this one and felt lucky that it didn't take me longer to find a white one even in a large metropolitan area.

I would be lost without my manual, a bargaining point if you have to buy one. I have had mine for 2 years but paid $225. in B.C. Are they selling for that price in your area. I notice the ad was posted over a month ago, perhaps you can bargain.

Checkout Nova Montgomery’s website. Many repairs and maintenance items can be done yourself. I have two featherweights. They do require frequent oiling and occasional lubing. They have a beautiful straight stitch, but no other stitches. Featherweight machines are not light compared to today’s machines. Although mine have original cases, I choose to use a rolling suitcase when I take them to classes. When they were manufactured, they were created with two different electrical types. One for the USA and one for England. Make sure that yours will be appropriate for you. I love my machines.

So, while I'm waiting for a machine to come along, are these the right feet for it? Seems like a good deal if they are..... https://www.kijiji.ca/v-hobbies-craf...ationFlag=true

Watson

I think that is a fantastic price. Funky smells can go away. The Featherweight shop has videos to help you with any problems and they are quick to answer any questions. Am not part of staff there but they have helped me with my Featherweight.

I'm sure you could find a manual somewhere online or even places like Ebay.

More questions.....This seller has 4 FW.....I looked up the serial numbers and 2 are from 1949, 1 from 1951...those were made in Scotland and one is from 1946, made in NJ.

Are there any reasons I should look more closely at one over the other?

Are the ones that are built in Scotland made for North American outlets?

I'm going to have my husband come with me...he's an engineer so he'll be able to check out the electrical part.

Watson

You can get them from Singer.com, I think. It seems like I got one there and downloaded it to my computer so I can print out pages that I want.