tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post7972115597812642445..comments2024-03-08T08:07:20.268-06:00Comments on Erika Mulvenna: How Much Is My Old Sewing Machine Worth?Erika Mulvennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-9956115216907858982019-07-12T20:23:39.620-05:002019-07-12T20:23:39.620-05:00I have my Mother's old sewing machine, still i...I have my Mother's old sewing machine, still in the wood stand with fold out tables on the ends. I can't find the maker except there was a sticker on it that said, Modern. I want to sell it. Where do you go with a machine like that to try to sell for the best price. As far as i know it still works. There is one number on the bottom of it that I could find. It is 98757. Anyone know Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367974806944105171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-79731419039545886052019-01-18T16:10:38.018-06:002019-01-18T16:10:38.018-06:00Hi Andrew - not sure if you were commenting to ano...Hi Andrew - not sure if you were commenting to another person here? As mentioned in my blog post, I am not an appraiser, and don't offer valuations of sewing machines. You can read above for tips on how to look for clues to the value or hire an authorized appraiser. Best of luck to you - ErikaErika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-35513810463435824082018-07-22T01:35:50.125-05:002018-07-22T01:35:50.125-05:00I would appreciate your opinion on my sewing machi...<br />I would appreciate your opinion on my sewing machine manufactured by your company (GROVER & BAKER) in approx 1859 ( going by the gold stamp/disc on the side). It is in excellent condition & unbelievably its with all its attachments, including what looks like the original reel of cotton. The number stamped on the top is 434529. The timber is in perfect condition and gold leaf is Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-23198059205654180752018-02-22T06:16:39.329-06:002018-02-22T06:16:39.329-06:00I sold mine a few weeks ago and got $140 for it.. ...I sold mine a few weeks ago and got $140 for it.. Michelle Tilleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-16613403384706235552018-02-12T21:45:55.513-06:002018-02-12T21:45:55.513-06:00Hello Theaslonly Theaslonly, and thanks for visiti...Hello Theaslonly Theaslonly, and thanks for visiting my blog! I can direct you to the article that you've commented on here for many resources to help you find a value for your vintage machine. As I mention at the very top of the article, I am unable to offer appraisals or a value for your machine. Best of luck to you - ErikaErika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-92079509883797337612018-02-12T14:55:15.625-06:002018-02-12T14:55:15.625-06:00Hello, I have one old Jan 16,1911 here. I am think...Hello, I have one old Jan 16,1911 here. I am thinking and planning to sell it., right now I dont know how much it worth. Only need a replace rope. How much is it?..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14439025004424626007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-36854915619353465722018-01-24T10:55:44.607-06:002018-01-24T10:55:44.607-06:00Yes Anonymous, there is a bit of truth to that, ju...Yes Anonymous, there is a bit of truth to that, just because it's old doesn't make it worth a lot of money. Some models were manufactured for years and are really common - like the Singer 66 machines. I found one years ago, and since have found several more at next to nothing, plus see more 66 machines often.<br /><br />And the other issue is people posting machines at totally inflated Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-90945311335974672622018-01-23T18:20:02.475-06:002018-01-23T18:20:02.475-06:00What a lot of non-sewists fail to realise is that ...What a lot of non-sewists fail to realise is that no matter how old your machine, or how cute or whatever, it still has to be sold to someone who sews, which are in the minority of the population. Even among sewists the demand for vintage machines isn't that high so you are looking at a very tiny niche market for your xyz sewing machine. Unless it's a very early, very sought after major Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-58323707774878907392017-11-24T21:11:33.332-06:002017-11-24T21:11:33.332-06:00I know nothing about sewing machines, but my mothe...I know nothing about sewing machines, but my mother in law has a very old one. It is a Singer Treadle. The area where the Serial No is says “No 50475” then underneath that it says “No 61”. The patent has 4 dates, August 2, 1892 April 5, 1898, February 12, 1901 & March 25, 1902. There is what appears to be a brass plaque that has stamped in it “61W2” on the machine just beneath the gold Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-60750921482923183282017-09-28T19:13:29.471-05:002017-09-28T19:13:29.471-05:00Hey there Laurel Curtis, that's a great questi...Hey there Laurel Curtis, that's a great question - how do you get rid of old sewing machines that have been sitting around forever? There are lots of ways to sell old machines, I've listed a few in this article. It all depends on what's available to you in your area. Maybe there's an antique shop that will take them on consignment, or a big quilt guild where a member might be Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-63396673198455378222017-09-28T19:08:48.877-05:002017-09-28T19:08:48.877-05:00Hi Mogg, and thanks for visiting my blog! I sure d...Hi Mogg, and thanks for visiting my blog! I sure don't know much about old Janome machines, have you thought about contacting Janome directly to see if they can help? - ErikaErika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-40119795387968674472017-09-28T18:12:21.722-05:002017-09-28T18:12:21.722-05:00What an interesting page. Wondered if you might kn...What an interesting page. Wondered if you might know anything about a 1945 - 50 janome black cast iron machine.<br />Michelle Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08571897049968182272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-44825869720402518552017-09-28T16:45:57.125-05:002017-09-28T16:45:57.125-05:00How do you get rid of sewing machines that have be...How do you get rid of sewing machines that have been sitting around in my closet for awhile?<br />I have a Singer and something else?? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06577696768925879707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-43819473323814674312017-09-08T04:26:28.419-05:002017-09-08T04:26:28.419-05:00Thank you miss sewThank you miss sewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13238521355550725449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-88241152259194321302017-09-05T09:46:14.223-05:002017-09-05T09:46:14.223-05:00Hello Dhruv dogra, thanks for visiting my blog! In...Hello Dhruv dogra, thanks for visiting my blog! In the first sentence of this article I do mention that I am not able to give any appraisals or offer any values for machines. You can use the information and links in the article to help find a value that fits for your location.Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-23504047447279643602017-09-05T04:23:20.364-05:002017-09-05T04:23:20.364-05:00I have a singer sewing machine of 1953 and I want ...I have a singer sewing machine of 1953 and I want to sell it can you tell me who will it worthAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13238521355550725449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-88304063652341518192017-08-29T12:04:29.828-05:002017-08-29T12:04:29.828-05:00Hello halfpint, and thanks for stopping by! I see ...Hello halfpint, and thanks for stopping by! I see you are looking for information on your vintage sewing machine. As you can see in the opening paragraph of this article, I get a lot of questions about valuing machines. Since I am not able to offer values or appraisals for machines, I put together this article with lots of links to help you find a value on your own. Best of luck! - ErikaErika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-80494172785727728502017-08-26T11:24:18.177-05:002017-08-26T11:24:18.177-05:00I have a Morse Sewing Machine in great shape,plast...I have a Morse Sewing Machine in great shape,plastic bottom/pink& top cover is cream/ model#4400 beautiful& clean cord is like new/foot pedal book is missing& some accessories are missing what would the value be? Thank You for being so inspiring to others,appreciate your wisdom.<br /> Thank you!!halfpinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869763659311782772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-56669870116324924482017-08-01T13:18:56.324-05:002017-08-01T13:18:56.324-05:00Hello Dipsy from SA, thanks for stopping by! As yo...Hello Dipsy from SA, thanks for stopping by! As you can read in the opening of my article, I'm not able to give a value to your sewing machine. I can suggest checking out the information and links I've gathered together her to help you try and estimate a value for your old sewing machine. Best of luck to you! - ErikaErika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-21340262007809452912017-07-15T11:50:41.168-05:002017-07-15T11:50:41.168-05:00I am Dipsy from SA. My sewing machine is a black n...I am Dipsy from SA. My sewing machine is a black necchi bc made in Italy with code 8004; it is in a fair condition as some assessories are missing. I would like to know its date of manufactury and therefore its value.Dipsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509122249615476518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-26304161976370265192017-07-15T11:44:42.972-05:002017-07-15T11:44:42.972-05:00Mine is a black necchi code 8004 in a fair conditi...Mine is a black necchi code 8004 in a fair condition. How much is it worth tentatively?Dipsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509122249615476518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-62660380870285699032017-07-12T15:20:34.015-05:002017-07-12T15:20:34.015-05:00These vintage Singers are a benchmark in the histo...These vintage Singers are a benchmark in the history of <a href="https://hitesh82.tumblr.com/post/162543062352/sewing-machine-for-beginners" rel="nofollow"> sewing machines</a>John Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630941778890287455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-45405782985695130312017-03-20T13:13:03.038-05:002017-03-20T13:13:03.038-05:00Hello Jane, and thanks for stopping by Miss Sews-i...Hello Jane, and thanks for stopping by Miss Sews-it-all! I see you've got a vintage machine and are looking for more information about dates and values. You can use the article I've written here to help you find more information, like following the link in the "Singer" section to find the dating database to find the manufacture date of your machine, and the section on "Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-32233562350617007272017-03-20T07:50:29.636-05:002017-03-20T07:50:29.636-05:00Not in the UK it doesn't state that it's c...Not in the UK it doesn't state that it's classed as antique if it early 1900,,, after 50's it's not Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371454592511561302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403152087632739855.post-78020746075283074142017-03-20T07:47:49.405-05:002017-03-20T07:47:49.405-05:00Hi I have a singer sewing machine, just been.left...Hi I have a singer sewing machine, just been.left to my by my nan it's serial number ED447261 can anyone give me a price on it please it's crank handle working order still with its old wooden case with snake skin exterior, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371454592511561302noreply@blogger.com