I have some very nice sewing machines in good condition and some in no-so-good cosmetic shape but they run all the same. Here's a photo of my Singer 201, a great machine but mine is not pristine:
Karen's Singer 201 |
Then there are sewing machines that are almost beat up but let's think of them as well-used. One is my own Brother Select-O-Matic:
Brother Select-O-Matic: full of nicks! |
Then there is the newest member to my household, a White that is so full of chips and came so dirty that it was considered scrap. But a friend of mine picked it out of the trash, tested it to make sure the motor ran, and turned it over to me. It's a great sewing machine! The stitches are wonderful and it really runs well but looks like it has acne:
White Dressmaster 346R |
MW Signature: Check out the hand wheel |
Of course, there is a whole line-up of sewing machines that are in poor cosmetic shape but run like nobody's business but let's get back to the question. What is it worth? Even a great running car decreases in value when it needs a paint job so these great running sewing machines decrease in value when they need a paint job, too. But wouldn't you rather have a great running car or sewing machine with a few dings and scrapes than one that looks great but is finicky in use or breaks down frequently? Great Aunt Minnie's sewing machine has value but only to you when it is in poor cosmetic shape. Don't expect anyone else to see it's worth through your eyes and please don't price it at $250 because it will stay at your house, where it belongs.
2 comments:
All my machines are priceless to me. When I think about giving one away or selling one, I can't think of any I want to part with.
Yes, I do love those I keep but I just don't bond with every one. Maybe it's like the difference between friends and acquaintances?
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