What is the value of a singer 251-2 sewing machine?

Answer 1

How much a Singer 401A sewing machine sells for depends on a couple of factors. The first being it's general condition. A machine that's in superb mechanical and cosmetic condition will sell for much more than a tired, dirty, and biffed up one.

The second factor is, what is included with the machine? Does it come with an instruction manual? Attachments? A carry case. Extra items?

Also, consider shipping cost if you are buying from a distant seller.

Currently a 401 in reasonably good condition, with no case, attachments or manual is selling for around $100.00 or more on eBay, plus shipping. A fine condition 401 with case, manual and attachments, around $250.00, plus shipping, and a 401 with loads (and loads) of extras recently sold on eBay for $450.00. I purchased a mint condition Singer 401A with Mint -in -box buttonhole attachment ,various fancy attachments (ruffeler, and some others,blindhem etc) instruction manual and tan sewing box with extra parts for $750.00 from eBay just over 3 years ago.

Answer 2

Vintage sewing machines are valued much like vintage automobiles. Just saying you have a Singer model 201 sewing machine is not enough to establish the value. Several other factors must be considered: - Condition: Is it a rusty hulk, or shiny, showroom shape? - Model: Each manufacturer made several machines for different pocketbooks, just as with autos, the luxury models usually retain their value better than the utility models. The 201 came as a belt-driven electric model, a gear-driven electric model, handcrank version, and treadle version. - Configuration: If it is mounted in a treadle cabinet, how many drawers does the cabinet have? Counting the center drawer, it could be 3, 5, or 7 drawers. Is there any fancy carving on the cabinet, or is it pretty plain? Often, the treadle cabinet is worth more than the machine itself! - Accessories: Does the machine have its instruction manual and full complement of accessories that came with it? Are there any additional accessories that were purchased later? Then there are other issues that can affect the selling price of a vintage sewing machine: - Location: If you live in an upscale U.S. neighborhood, probably very few buyers will be interested in an average condition old sewing machine. If you live in an area with a large number of lower income families, they might want an old, reliable sewing machine to actually sew on. - Furniture value: If your machine is in a nice wood cabinet, some may be interested in it purely for its decorative value. Others will shy away because they don't have room for a cabinet or it does not match their décor. Some buyers will only want a portable model they can stash away in a closet when not in use. - Shipping: If you are only willing to sell locally, your market will be limited. If your machine is small enough to ship, listing it on Ebay might bring a quicker sale and higher price. Speaking of Ebay, that is probably the best place to research prices for old sewing machines. Look for machines of the same model and age, in the same condition. Note the accessories that come with it and see how closely your item matches the Ebay item.

Answer 3

Many factors determine the value of a sewing machine. They include rarity of model(most machines made from 1900 on were made in the MILLIONS so they aren't rare)where you are located as some models seem to be found easier in some places than others, Condition of the machine, is it complete, does it have it's attachements and manual, does it work, the state of the economy and such. If you are trying to sell a model 401A, a way to get an idea of what they are selling for now , is to go to ebay and check on completed auctions that have SOLD,not just ones that have ended. If you find ones that seem to have sold for more than others, check out the auction photos and description. What they come with and how it is presented can make a lot of difference. However, please don't advertise the 401 as an industrial machine because they aren't one and to do so is false advertising.

Answer 4

I have used this sewing machine for years. I believe that it is a really good sewing machine, and it is worth paying a lot of money for.

Answer 5

PLEASE stop putting sewing machine questions in "Bands and Recording Artists".

Answer 6

I bought a singer 404 for $50 at a yard sale a few years ago.

Answer 7

this does not belong in Bands and Artists