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sewingsilly Expert/Couture FL USA Member since 1/29/10 Posts: 777	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/25/12 7:50 AM found this and thought it was special. Not sure if it's worth $400.00 though?? Here is a custom painted, completely reconditioned 1951 Singer model 301A sewing machine. This is painted a Mary Kay pink and has new gold decals. The Singer 301A is often referred to as "the big sister of the Singer featherweight". Forms a beautiful straight stitch, has reverse and the ability to lower the feed dogs for free hand quilting. This is a quiet, variable speed, up to real fast, all gear driven sewing machine. No belts !! Light weight full size with carrying handle. Custom machine comes with foot control and wiring harness. I have a box of attachments for an additional $25. ------ strikesmyfancy-2013.blogspot.com What's Meant for You Won't Pass You By.
poorpigling Advanced TX USA Member since 12/28/07 Posts: 10065	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewingsilly << Like this post Date: 7/25/12 7:52 AM Thats a PRETTY steep price for that model.. Really... Even half that would be a real stretch.. They are fabulous machines.. in fact my black one is my favorite vintage..
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6804	Login to reply to this post In reply to poorpigling << Like this post Date: 7/25/12 8:42 AM It's repainted though...I'd be concerned that the price is too low. If that was a quality refinish job. Mary Kay Pink...sure looks pretty! ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
SouthernStitch   Advanced LA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 8205	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 7/25/12 2:15 PM Well you could always try to go down a bit, but otherwise while $400 sounds a bit high, I wouldn't hesitate at $300 for such a beauty! Love these 301's! ------ Bernina 730E, 530, and 350PE Singer 221 FW, 403a When life gives you green velvet curtains, make a green velvet dress.
Diahn   Advanced TN USA Member since 6/27/05 Posts: 131	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/25/12 4:12 PM Doesn't a custom paint job with decals run about $300? I have a 301 that I'm debating spending that much on to have repainted (in a metallic emerald green). I'm hesitating because I only paid $35 for the machine. I know that I'll never recoup that cost if I were to ever resell the machine. It sounds like the seller is trying to recoup their cost, which makes it an unreasonable price for this model. It makes me wonder why someone would sell such a machine after going through the trouble and cost of a custom paint job? ------ http://seamslikeparadise.blogspot.com/
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6804	Login to reply to this post In reply to Diahn << 1 member likes this. Date: 7/25/12 4:24 PM They might be the one who did the custom paint job. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
horsegirl   Intermediate MI USA Member since 11/18/07 Posts: 288	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 7/25/12 11:21 PM I wish the photo wasn't so dark. Haul the thing outside in the sunshine! It does seem to be nicely detailed... ------ My Years of Sewing Fearlessly Babylock Decorator's Choice Babylock Quilter's Choice Babylock Sashiko Babylock Imagine Babylock Coverstitch Singer 500a "Rocketeer" Janome 673 Elna Lotus SP Singer 27 treadle Singer 99
Ginger S.   Intermediate MO USA Member since 10/6/08 Posts: 20	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 7/26/12 8:09 AM I like the way it resembles a FW. I personally don't know if it's overpriced or not. Sometimes it comes down to how it makes you feel. I bought a 1968-69 white FW, paid $480. But it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy every time I think of it. I was struggling with spending the bucks for it and I asked my husband about it. He hesitated and said, "I have 2 Harleys...." Nuff said. In a year's time, will you be glad that you have it?? All the best to you!
sewingsilly Expert/Couture FL USA Member since 1/29/10 Posts: 777	Login to reply to this post In reply to Ginger S. << Like this post Date: 7/26/12 9:52 AM Ginger.....sounds like you got a GREAT MAN there!! I'm not going to get this machine because it's too far away and a little over priced, but I love it. She's so pretty. ------ strikesmyfancy-2013.blogspot.com What's Meant for You Won't Pass You By.
horsegirl   Intermediate MI USA Member since 11/18/07 Posts: 288	Login to reply to this post In reply to Ginger S. << Like this post Date: 7/26/12 9:54 AM Your husband rocks! ------ My Years of Sewing Fearlessly Babylock Decorator's Choice Babylock Quilter's Choice Babylock Sashiko Babylock Imagine Babylock Coverstitch Singer 500a "Rocketeer" Janome 673 Elna Lotus SP Singer 27 treadle Singer 99

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