Most people that are selling a vintage sewing machine will sell for a price that is too low because they don’t know much about their machine. It is worth getting to know your machine a little bit so that you can make it as attractive as possible to prospective customers.
Assessing your vintage sewing machine will not only help you determine the price that you can sell it for but will also provide information about whether the effort to sell will be worth it. You don’t want to spend lot of time and money preparing a machine for sale if the likely selling price is very low.
The amount of money you can sell your machine will be dependent on the demand for the specific model of your machine. Getting the best price for your specific vintage sewing machine is dependent on three main factors:
Inherent Value
Understanding the inherent value of your machine is necessary for setting a selling price but it is also important for determining how much effort you want to put into selling the machine. Singer made many models over the decades and each has its own value to prospective customers. Determining the value of your machine will require that you know its model, that you assess its condition and determine if it still works properly.
Attractiveness
Although purchasers are interested in machines that work, many people purchase vintage sewing machines for their appearance. Making sure that your machine looks as attractive as possible and operates smoothly is extremely important if you wish to get the best price. Most purchasers will be “turned off” by pictures of dirty or neglected machines because it suggests that the previous owners have not taken care of them.
Selling
The actual sale of a vintage sewing machine can be simple, painless process if you have prepared properly. Your success will be determined by how you set your price, how and where you list the machine, and how prepared you are once a prospective customer visits to see the machine. The selling process does not have to be a lot of work, a few simple actions will pay big dividends when the sale actually takes place.
Most people who are looking to buy a vintage sewing machine are doing it out of the love of these unique and attractive machines. They will want the machine to work because part of the attraction is being able to use the machine to create quilts or garments, however they could get the same functions from a modern used machine. It is the look and style of the vintage sewing machine that is what attracts the buyer so, as the seller, it is important that you respect that love and present your machine in the best possible way. Do a little homework, apply some elbow grease, and display your machine effectively and you will sell your machine for the best price.
If you would like to learn more about how to sell your vintage sewing machine you may be interested in my eBook “How to Sell A Singer Vintage Sewing Machine – A 3 Step Process for Successful Selling”. In this eBook I provide a simple 3 step process to help you sell your vintage sewing machine. The process contains details on how to set the appropriate price, how to make your machine as attractive as possible and what actions to take to ensure that your selling efforts are successful. Click here if you would like more information on my eBook.
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