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Posted by John Taylor on January 19, 2006, 5:11 pm
I have the chance to pick up a Singer 301 in it's original wood cabinet
from 1950 from an estate sale. It was used by a dedicated quilter up
until her death, so it is presumably in good working order. My interest
is in a heavy duty capable machine and I am wondering if anybody has
experience with this model. I have a Modern Janome for all the other
types of sewing that I do but would like a dedicated machine for those
projects that require a gear driven machine. What would be the High/low
price for such a machine if anybody knows? I realise condition is a
determining factor, but a ball park figure would be nice to have when I
make an offer. I don't want to overpay or, on the other hand, seem like
I'm trying to steal it either, as the person selling it is a family
aquaintance. Thanks for your opinions.
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Posted by BEI Design on January 19, 2006, 5:48 pm
John Taylor wrote:
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> I have the chance to pick up a Singer 301 in it's original wood
> cabinet from 1950 from an estate sale. It was used by a
> dedicated quilter up until her death, so it is presumably in
> good working order. My interest is in a heavy duty capable
> machine and I am wondering if anybody has experience with this
> model. I have a Modern Janome for all the other types of sewing
> that I do but would like a dedicated machine for those projects
> that require a gear driven machine. What would be the High/low
> price for such a machine if anybody knows? I realise condition
> is a determining factor, but a ball park figure would be nice
> to have when I make an offer. I don't want to overpay or, on
> the other hand, seem like I'm trying to steal it either, as the
> person selling it is a family aquaintance. Thanks for your
> opinions.
I find that one good way to check used equipment prices is searching
eBay. Right now, there are several Singer 301s up for auction,
ranging from $51.95 to $180.50. You might be able to follow auctions
for a couple of machines like to the one you are interested in to see
what the winning bid is, and offer something similar.
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Posted by Kay Lancaster on January 19, 2006, 10:42 pm
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> I have the chance to pick up a Singer 301 in it's original wood cabinet
> from 1950 from an estate sale. It was used by a dedicated quilter up
> until her death, so it is presumably in good working order. My interest
> is in a heavy duty capable machine and I am wondering if anybody has
I can't help you on price. I sewed on a 301 from about 1970 till 1990,
and though it would go through multiple layers of denim, I really never
cared for the machine. My particular sample used to slide out of time
gradually, and 5 or 6 different mechanics all tried to fix it for me...
no luck. I learned to time a 301 then... Know that this is a straight
stitch only machine, and you'll use attachments for buttonholes and
zigzag.
"Heavy duty"? How heavy? What materials, how many hours a day? Have
you sewn on it? This particular model seems fashionable nowdays, so the
prices you see on places like ebay seem to reflect fashion.
FWIW, I now sew on a Viking 350, about 8 years old now. It can handle
everything the 301 could do, but more easily. Is a 301 the right machine
for you? I can't answer... many people seem to like them, I always fought
with mine.
Kay
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Posted by Taria on January 20, 2006, 1:49 pm
They are nice machines to piece on. They only straight stitch.
A 301 is similar to a Featherweight but a tad bigger, stronger and
gear not belt driven. They have a cradle that fits into the cabinet
and the machine easily pops out to haul to classes. They are lightweight
and the handle on top make them handy. They are way down in price but
just the bobbin cases are worth maybe $30 (it is the same as a FW).
Black are worth the most, then two tone and least is the solid mocha or
tan. If the cabinet is in good shape and there are lots of accessories
that would add to the value. Nose around on Ebay's completed auctions
to get and idea. I would pay $100 for a nice 301 in a cabinet that
was in running order without hesitation.
Taria
John Taylor wrote:
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> I have the chance to pick up a Singer 301 in it's original wood cabinet
> from 1950 from an estate sale. It was used by a dedicated quilter up
> until her death, so it is presumably in good working order. My interest
> is in a heavy duty capable machine and I am wondering if anybody has
> experience with this model. I have a Modern Janome for all the other
> types of sewing that I do but would like a dedicated machine for those
> projects that require a gear driven machine. What would be the High/low
> price for such a machine if anybody knows? I realise condition is a
> determining factor, but a ball park figure would be nice to have when I
> make an offer. I don't want to overpay or, on the other hand, seem like
> I'm trying to steal it either, as the person selling it is a family
> aquaintance. Thanks for your opinions.
>
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Posted by Jane Kay on January 28, 2006, 2:06 am
Even with a nice cabinet and the extra feet and bobbins (be sure you ask for
the bobbins- if the heirs don't need the machine, they don't need the
bobbins, right?) I would expect to pay $200-$400. Be sure to plug it in and
see how it sews- take a bit of cotton cloth & a piece of denim to sew on
before you buy. Oil will help a lot if it has sat idle for long, but it
can't do everything.
Jane in NE OHIO
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>I have the chance to pick up a Singer 301 in it's original wood cabinet
> from 1950 from an estate sale. It was used by a dedicated quilter up
> until her death, so it is presumably in good working order. My interest
> is in a heavy duty capable machine and I am wondering if anybody has
> experience with this model. I have a Modern Janome for all the other
> types of sewing that I do but would like a dedicated machine for those
> projects that require a gear driven machine. What would be the High/low
> price for such a machine if anybody knows? I realise condition is a
> determining factor, but a ball park figure would be nice to have when I
> make an offer. I don't want to overpay or, on the other hand, seem like
> I'm trying to steal it either, as the person selling it is a family
> aquaintance. Thanks for your opinions.
>
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> cabinet from 1950 from an estate sale. It was used by a
> dedicated quilter up until her death, so it is presumably in
> good working order. My interest is in a heavy duty capable
> machine and I am wondering if anybody has experience with this
> model. I have a Modern Janome for all the other types of sewing
> that I do but would like a dedicated machine for those projects
> that require a gear driven machine. What would be the High/low
> price for such a machine if anybody knows? I realise condition
> is a determining factor, but a ball park figure would be nice
> to have when I make an offer. I don't want to overpay or, on
> the other hand, seem like I'm trying to steal it either, as the
> person selling it is a family aquaintance. Thanks for your
> opinions.