To buy or not to buy? $35 or less

[redfish76]

Hey all
What do you guys and gals think about this sewing machine? its $35 and comes complete. I have seen another at a thrift store and was about $175

 

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[kenley]

I appears to be a tredel type that has been retrofitted with a motor. Great machines. Some of the tool kits are worth more than the machines. Great for basic sewing and other things with the attachments. I male bean bags on mine every Christmas.

 

[redfish76]

Kenley
Thanks for the info.... do you think if I bought it I would be able to sell it fast? I also have a Singer 503A I got for free and its only missing the front plate...

Redfish76

 

[cyberdan]

I have seen another at a thrift store and was about $175

Don't use thrift store as price guides. they tend to way over price at times.
Look at antique stores knowing they show the high price on their tags and are willing to bargain. What ever the final bargain price is would be about the going rate.
Can't go wrong for $35, it will probably need to be taken apart and cleaned and oiled on the inside. My mom had a simular one when I was a kid.

 

[diggummup]

It looks like it's in pretty good shape. For $35 I would jump on it, you definetly shouldn't loose any money on it.

 

[SEANO]

I see them constantly for sale around my area for $100-$150. They generally go for $100 at the auction house. Not sure if you'll be able to move it fast, maybe if priced right. Should be able to make some money at that price. I don't know a lot about them, just that they are widely available. There are a few small and limited ones that sell high.
I pass on them at any sales.. just too big and common for me.