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In a thrift store, it will garner between $35 and $50, providing that all the attachments, books and power cord are included AND that the machine is in working order.

The value of this sewing machine is zero ($0.00). There is nothing wrong with that particular make or model. Ninety-nine percent of these older, electro-mechanical sewing machines aren't worth anything because the cost of having it serviced approaches or exceeds the price of a NEW machine from a discount store. A new $89 machine will do everything the old one does and more. An old machine that has been stored away for years always requires service, even though it appears to sew ok for a quick test. All the grease and oil which lubricated the machine has either hardened or turned to varnish. This gunk has to be cleaned out and the machine lubricated else the machine will jam and break threads on the first project. Although older machines might be constructed from mostly metal, this alone doesn't make them "better" than a new machine having a lot of plastic parts. Mass produced, consumer goods from yesteryear have all same short comings of modern mass produced, consumer goods. They cut corners to save cost. You don't find out what these corners are until you have a problem. You are unlikely to break a new machine but if you do then you can take it back. Breaking an old machine will lead you down a path of frustration. You'll discover that the "all metal" machine has little plastic gears and a rubber timing belt, both of which have become fragile with age. This is why there is little to no market for old sewing machines. When you own an old sewing machine that you must get rid of, feel satisfied if you find it a good home; otherwise it will end up in a landfill. Of course, you can always stick it to someone by asking a high price for the machine than laying in wait for someone who doesn't know how to value such items. This happens all the time in antique stores.

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The 117.552 Kenmore sewing machine in good condition, still in the cabinet sales for around $250.00. I have seen several all for about that same price. I bought one of them myself. It has been awesome! It comes with attachements that can do anything the new models can. The thing that makes the older one better is that it is heavy-duty enough to go through 2 layers of leather without batting an eye. The modern machine I bought for $300 won't do that... not even close (I gave it away)!!

I have had to replace a couple of small parts. I bought them on the internet for around $10 - $25 depending on what it was. Not expensive at all. If you buy the manual, you can maintain it yourself. Seriously, there isn't that much to it.

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i have no idea. I own a sears Kenmore sewing machine model # 117591. What year is it and what is the vintage value?

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