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I'm at the Oregon coast (Newport), and just took possession of "Katherine", the 301! She stitches beautifully!! Fairly clean machine too.
The inside of the manual has a handwritten note:
July 30, 1953 $227.50, $4.55 ST, $232.05
So, according to the inflation calculator, in today's dollar, this machine would cost $1869.72!! No wonder the lady that sold it to me said her grandmother was very excited to have a "fancy machine" when she bought it new!![Big Grin](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
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July 30, 1953 $227.50, $4.55 ST, $232.05
So, according to the inflation calculator, in today's dollar, this machine would cost $1869.72!! No wonder the lady that sold it to me said her grandmother was very excited to have a "fancy machine" when she bought it new!
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True Miriam, but I will still maintain that there are too many old machines "out there" for them to have a high value! In 1953, like today, "new" was too high priced, and I would have no more owned this "fancy" machine then, than I do an 1800.00 machine today!! ![Big Grin](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
"Google is my friend..." I found the inflation calculator here: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
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"Google is my friend..." I found the inflation calculator here: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
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http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/3143494990.html I wonder if it is for sale or for exhibit?
Charlee, I know you are excited to get your 301..... did you post a picture already? I can't remember. Inquiring minds want to see it again.
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True Miriam, but I will still maintain that there are too many old machines "out there" for them to have a high value! In 1953, like today, "new" was too high priced, and I would have no more owned this "fancy" machine then, than I do an 1800.00 machine today!! ![Big Grin](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
"Google is my friend..." I found the inflation calculator here: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
![Big Grin](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
"Google is my friend..." I found the inflation calculator here: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
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Glad you got your hands on your new baby!! Fancy indeed!! My machine must have been bought by newlyweds, because the owner wrote in at least 5 places, Mrs. Manly M. Man(I am protecting her privacy), like she was practicing her new name. It's a shame you already named her Katherine, because she could have been Fancy. Although Fancy may have not been what a lady wanted to be called in 1953. But a fancy sewing machine would be something else.
Enjoy the family reunion.
Enjoy the family reunion.
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Charlee, in 1976 we paid $1800 for my Pfaff 1222e in a cabinet! It was way more than we could afford, but I was a very young bride and wanted a 'good' sewing machine! We made payments! I still have that Pfaff and I still love it and use it all the time - it is the one I put all the sashings on those Quilt as You Go quilts because of the IDT - walking foot! That was the best investment I ever made!
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I'm at the Oregon coast (Newport), and just took possession of "Katherine", the 301! She stitches beautifully!! Fairly clean machine too.
The inside of the manual has a handwritten note:
July 30, 1953 $227.50, $4.55 ST, $232.05
So, according to the inflation calculator, in today's dollar, this machine would cost $1869.72!! No wonder the lady that sold it to me said her grandmother was very excited to have a "fancy machine" when she bought it new!![Big Grin](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
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July 30, 1953 $227.50, $4.55 ST, $232.05
So, according to the inflation calculator, in today's dollar, this machine would cost $1869.72!! No wonder the lady that sold it to me said her grandmother was very excited to have a "fancy machine" when she bought it new!
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In my purse, I carry a little 'just in case' kit. It has sewing machine needles, thread, a generic bobbin with another color thread (just in case), small scissors, and a scrap of fabric. Then if I do see a machine I'm interested in, I can usually try it out. It has come in handy!! I keep a pair of tweezers in my billfold, and have for years. They come in handy for a lot of things... Have fun Charlee!!
On another note, I just got a green/white featherweight 221 today. I had to take the bobbin assembly apart some to get the finger ( or what ever it is called ) back in place at the top. At one time I lost the little screw that held the assembly together, and found it after sweeping my floor. It now runs great after oiling it all over. I need help in dating it as everywhere I look, I can't find serial numbers after EX. This one has EY 851310, and yes I looked several times to make sure it wasn't EV or EX. Does anyone know where I can date it? I got just the machine, no case, and no attachments. I paid $100.00 for it, which I thought was a good price for it. Any one have a spare case they want to sell reasonably?
On another note, I just got a green/white featherweight 221 today. I had to take the bobbin assembly apart some to get the finger ( or what ever it is called ) back in place at the top. At one time I lost the little screw that held the assembly together, and found it after sweeping my floor. It now runs great after oiling it all over. I need help in dating it as everywhere I look, I can't find serial numbers after EX. This one has EY 851310, and yes I looked several times to make sure it wasn't EV or EX. Does anyone know where I can date it? I got just the machine, no case, and no attachments. I paid $100.00 for it, which I thought was a good price for it. Any one have a spare case they want to sell reasonably?
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Here you go Nancy!! LOVE Reba...Bobbie Gentry did the song first tho...loved it then too! ![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
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