10 - A Roxie WOO WOO WOO! Just like the day it left the factory. Not a scratch or mark upon it.
9 - A Roxie EXCITED JUMP UP AND DOWN, Characterized by lots of panting! As 10 but , with the small, odd scratch or wear mark evident to very close inspection.
8 - A Roxie REAR END TAIL WAGGER, some panting! Very good used condition. All paint good; all metalwork bright. What the average antique dealer would call "perfect".
7 A Roxie 4 paws, some tail wagging, no panting! Good condition but rubbing of paint evident and/or some nickel plating worn.
6 A Roxie 3 paws, no wagging or panting . As in 7 but more wear to paint and/or some light surface rust to the bright work.
5 A Roxie 2 paws, most vintage featherweights. The average, hard-used, ill-cared-for machine looking for someone to love it.
4 A Roxie 1 paw, lay down and hide my face with it! Poor condition, chipped enamel, rusty metalwork but acceptable for a collection if a rare machine.
3 A Roxie whiner! In need of restoration but a reasonable job for a dedicated enthusiast.
2 A Roxie whimper! Total restoration needed to paintwork and bright metal. It's a brave collector that takes it on.
1 A Roxie DOG GONE ! Spare parts only and these would be in need of extensive restoration.
Note: Condition chart is used with Graham Fosdykes gracious permission.
Roxie Comments are copyrighted bdi 2006
Many people ask us how we would rate their new machine on the above “roxie scale”. We see many machines and would rate each machine differently than you might, with only seeing a few Vintage Singer Machines. We ask that you view the photos and information and rate it yourself. As the saying goes: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”
