oldsewnsew

that's a good point. can you imagine buying aShelby Cobra with the idea of piecing it out?

Mdaniels

I'd snag that 301.

vmaniqui

Seller sent me pics but not with the underside. Still she couldn't figure out what a bobbin case is. I sent her a pic of the exact location and part that I am looking for. Still waiting for response. The waiting game.

Oh she sent me pics of the bag or case and it's in pristine condition.

oldsewnsew

With as good a shape as the 301 is, I wouldn't feel bad at all about buying it without a bobbin case. Yes they're a bit expensive, but the exc appearance and having the case, I'm betting the bobbin case is there. And if it's not, buy one. I bought a 301 for $10, all there, but the base is pretty rough because it went in and out of the cradle for years and wore off the paint, a hazard to ones that call a stand home instead of a case. Are you going to drive to Reno to pick it up, or get it shipped? that does ad to the cost, but it's still not bad. Go gamble and maybe you can pay for the gas, or make the $50 on the sewing machine seem inconsequential.

vmaniqui

Update: it has the bobbin case, Yeheyyyyy.

irishrose

Wow, that's a very clean machine. It looks ready to sew.

vmaniqui

fortunately, the bobbin case is there. not driving there, but it's not so bad as it's about 3-4hrs drive from my place. my uncle lives in that area and he's willing to pick it up for me. so no additional gas expense on my part. he's bringing it here this friday as we have a family get together on saturday.

vmaniqui

here's some more pics the owner sent me. that's the case on the left of the machine as you can see on the first pic.

Yooper32

Grab it and run.

Rodney

Great score! Enjoy your new machine.
Rodney