Vintage Viking Class 21 with Original Case & Assessories
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Vintage Viking Class 21 with Original Case & Assessories
My lovely 80-year-old neighbor is divesting herself of many of her possessions the more easily to move into assisted living. She has a beautiful green Viking with manual, assessories and the original carrying case all in good condition. I offered to look through eBay and Craig's list to do some research for her on pricing and availability and have seen machines similar to hers commanding prices of under $50. Is that about what she can hope to get for it? The machine is really a beauty; it seems so surprising to me, considering, but I am not really up on my vintage machinery. Thanks and best, Fran
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I'd say if it's in *really* good condition, sews nicely, etc., that it would be worth between $50 to $100... if in less than good condition, i.e., paint chipped, signs of rust, etc., then $10 to $35.
Vintage sewing machines are not, and never will be a "good investment". Most that buy them do so because they love these old girls...and want to save them from landfills.
Just my opinion, of course!
Vintage sewing machines are not, and never will be a "good investment". Most that buy them do so because they love these old girls...and want to save them from landfills.
Just my opinion, of course!
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I am new here but collect machines and I would suggest you check out the Vintage Yahoo lists. eBay and CL are not the places to get a true price check. While the 21 is not on the top of many collectors lists, I did pick up one for $130 because it was in such good condition.
I keep it set up with dark thread for all those emergency jobs.
I keep it set up with dark thread for all those emergency jobs.
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