I have been watching the messages on Featherweights and have even posted about a couple so hopefully you all are not "past that point yet" and can give me your thoughts.
I have been shopping on ebay, spoke to a lady in a quilt shop that may have one for sale and today I received a call regarding one. There is a gentleman in Texas that gets them in one way or another, and refurbishes them to supposedly pristine condition. He even holds a class, which you have to pay for, letting you know how to service it, adjust all of the setting and everything there is to know about a Featherweight.
The machine has all of the accessories, book and case and he is asking $500.00 for it. It appears to be a bit high to me however he has gone over it with a fine tooth comb-the silver plates are taken off and cleaned, new belt(s) and oiled. It is black and a 1953 model.
I have not spoken to may husband yet about it but just wondering what your thoughts are. Since it is my 70th birthday on Sunday-I think I should go for it-your opinions please.
thank you
Claudia
I have been shopping on ebay, spoke to a lady in a quilt shop that may have one for sale and today I received a call regarding one. There is a gentleman in Texas that gets them in one way or another, and refurbishes them to supposedly pristine condition. He even holds a class, which you have to pay for, letting you know how to service it, adjust all of the setting and everything there is to know about a Featherweight.
The machine has all of the accessories, book and case and he is asking $500.00 for it. It appears to be a bit high to me however he has gone over it with a fine tooth comb-the silver plates are taken off and cleaned, new belt(s) and oiled. It is black and a 1953 model.
I have not spoken to may husband yet about it but just wondering what your thoughts are. Since it is my 70th birthday on Sunday-I think I should go for it-your opinions please.
thank you
Claudia
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