July 28, 2017 This is a very common machine.with hundred's of thousands of them made. The latest it was manufacted was the mid-1950's. I own several that were made in the early 1920's. It is a 3/4 size version of the Singer 66 - which had an even longer lifespan. The earlier Singer 99's were sold in the bentwood cases. The 99's are most frequently seen as portables.
This machine appears to be in high average condition for it's age.It's serial number was one of 50,000 assigned to Singer 99's on June 5, 1957 (Another 50,000 were assigned in November of 1957). This gives an indication of how common these machines are. Date information is from ISMACS.com. (in case the link to it is deleted)
There is a group in England and another one in Utah who look for donations of these machines so they can convert them to hand cranks and send them to Africa. This machine needs a good cleaning, oiling and greasing the motor. The wiring of these machines frequently needs to be replaced. Taken to a dealer, servicing will cost $75-$100 and you still are stuck with a lower powered straight stitch only machine.
I have over 50 vintage sewing machines - been saving them from the trash at a local auction. I buy them for $3-10. A Singer 99 in a bentwood cabinet would go for $5-$40, depending on who is at the auction. In a cabinet, $10 max. People no longer want a machine in a cabinet - it takes up space. This is the standard cabinet that hundreds of thousands of machines came in, it does not have mid-century modern styling (other than the blonde color which many people do not like). Quilters (one of the largest sewing groups) greatly prefer the Singer 66 over it's little sister the 99. The 66 has a much larger harp area for piecing and quilting.
If you really want to sell it, list it on Craig's list for $50 and if someone offers you $25 take it and run before they change their mind. A few people do want a cabinet for their 99. You may have to settle for $10 or donating it for a tax deduction.
I own 7 or 8 Singer 99's. I have converted them to hand cranks for my young grandchildren to use. After-market parts (imported from China) are fairly readily available online. (Cindy Peters is one good source for parts - ask on Facebook Vintage Sewing groups for her or for recommendations on where to get them. There is a Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Group that will help you make it usable if you decide to keep it.
FYI - there is a statement on Antique's Roadshow (well hidden under what not to bring) about antique sewing machines and how almost none of them are worth more that $200. They are talking about machines older and more rare than this
Re: Antique Singer sewing machine
I do not know anything about this machine can someone please inform me more please
Re: Antique Singer sewing machine
Value of Singer 99
July 28, 2017 This is a very common machine.with hundred's of thousands of them made. The latest it was manufacted was the mid-1950's. I own several that were made in the early 1920's. It is a 3/4 size version of the Singer 66 - which had an even longer lifespan. The earlier Singer 99's were sold in the bentwood cases. The 99's are most frequently seen as portables.
This machine appears to be in high average condition for it's age.It's serial number was one of 50,000 assigned to Singer 99's on June 5, 1957 (Another 50,000 were assigned in November of 1957). This gives an indication of how common these machines are. Date information is from ISMACS.com. (in case the link to it is deleted)
http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/serial-numbers/singer-e… .
There is a group in England and another one in Utah who look for donations of these machines so they can convert them to hand cranks and send them to Africa. This machine needs a good cleaning, oiling and greasing the motor. The wiring of these machines frequently needs to be replaced. Taken to a dealer, servicing will cost $75-$100 and you still are stuck with a lower powered straight stitch only machine.
I have over 50 vintage sewing machines - been saving them from the trash at a local auction. I buy them for $3-10. A Singer 99 in a bentwood cabinet would go for $5-$40, depending on who is at the auction. In a cabinet, $10 max. People no longer want a machine in a cabinet - it takes up space. This is the standard cabinet that hundreds of thousands of machines came in, it does not have mid-century modern styling (other than the blonde color which many people do not like). Quilters (one of the largest sewing groups) greatly prefer the Singer 66 over it's little sister the 99. The 66 has a much larger harp area for piecing and quilting.
If you really want to sell it, list it on Craig's list for $50 and if someone offers you $25 take it and run before they change their mind. A few people do want a cabinet for their 99. You may have to settle for $10 or donating it for a tax deduction.
I own 7 or 8 Singer 99's. I have converted them to hand cranks for my young grandchildren to use. After-market parts (imported from China) are fairly readily available online. (Cindy Peters is one good source for parts - ask on Facebook Vintage Sewing groups for her or for recommendations on where to get them. There is a Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Group that will help you make it usable if you decide to keep it.
FYI - there is a statement on Antique's Roadshow (well hidden under what not to bring) about antique sewing machines and how almost none of them are worth more that $200. They are talking about machines older and more rare than this