jrhboxers

I just won one on eBay for $119 which I thought was great because it has all original paperwork, is a long bed mocha (i have a short bed black), a button holler and a case. I LOVE my 301. I just made a lovey today and was thinking that there was NO WAY that my new fancy Brother would have been able to get through all of the layers of fleece. So for me, just about anything that I can afford is a good price.

My opinion is get it and get it now!!!

vmaniqui

and the owner said she even have other sewing machines for sale. i didn't pay too much attention to what she was saying as i am purely interested in her 301A and was so excited to find out that it is still for sale. and this one is a long bed not the short bed model.

neenee586

I think that is an excellent price, especially if it is the original grass cloth case. Always check that the bobbin holder is there. Let us know the outcome, too often posters leave us hanging. Good luck!

vmaniqui

Just talked to the owner but she doesn't know anything about sewing machine at all. I asked her to take pics of the underside and send the pics to me. I am still waitng for the pics.

jbj137

*** Sounds good to me.

tenngal

Ditto, here... especially the bobbin case

Mariposa

Sounds fair to me. I say go for it!! I love mine.

vmaniqui

bobbin case is there. seller sent me pics. and the case is in a nice condition. the nice thing is - when i asked for the lowest price possible she said that it's still a possibility but said that it should be done in person and part of their negotiating process. i might be looking at a lower than $50 301A. now if only i can get a hold of my uncle. he promised me and told me that he's willing to get it and drive it here come saturday. he's in the area. i called my uncle, texted and emailed but nothing yet. we will see.

vmaniqui

UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!!! i just got a text from my uncle and HE GOT IT for even better price of $43.90. i have no idea how they come up with that price but i am a HAPPY CAMPER. i will check with my uncle tomorrow and he's driving down here. can't wait to see my new singer. YEHEYYYYY.

DonnaMiller

I paid $50 for mine two years ago because it had a horrible picture on Ebay. After cleaning, it was perfect and it came with the original case and some spare parts. Now they are going up like crazy because they have an aluminum frame and are light enough to take to activities. They are the big sister to the Feather Weights. I like mine even better than the FW. I would gladly pay $100, if I had to. They are arguably the next big thing. If I could only have one vintage machine, it would probably be a 301. P.S. I would recommend a roller case or a light plastic case as opposed to the original to save weight.