The rocketeer models are very cool. I prefer the 401 over them though.
The Rocketeer seems to be a re-styled version of the 401. The Rocketeer
seems to be a tad more frail. The pins on the side door are fragile, the
hinges on the top also can be. Both machines will serve very will though.
No zz on the 201 but what a beauty!

I sent a Rocketeer off to my son's girlfriend some months ago and a 401
to a neice. Both looked so nice, bright and well cared for. They were
each $35 at the thrift store. They are around. Just keep up the hunt.
I have moved out a lot of the machines around here. There still are more
than I need or can use because I really enjoy them but many fewer than
5 years ago. I think Irene wins on vintage machines.

We hit the Rose Bowl Swap meet this morning. 3 FW's. One for $250,
one $150 and one at $75 ( really not much to that one) All seemed
overpriced
for the condition and attachments. A couple of beautiful Sew-Handy toys
and a few other oddity machines. None came home today but I hope they
get good homes.
Taria


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I didn't have the cash the one time I saw one, and let it go... Cheap,
too, at £150, but if you don't have it, it doesn't matter if it's a tenner
or a million!

I just keep hoping... One day it'll come. Hey, they ain't the best
sewing machine Singer ever made (there are arguments in faveour of several
models, but the 201 seems to take it on electricals, for durability,
reliability and stitch quality), but it sure is the most STYLISH thing
they ever made!

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