Oddball sewing machine question

[catboatguy]

I have been using a singer 111G1555 (German version) for a few years now, and decided that I wanted zig-zag and reverse.  I happened upon a 1987 Bernina 217N-08 and purchased it for under $500 for the head only.

When I got it home, I realized that this machine has never been used. It has never been oiled, and there are no wear marks whatsoever on the pulley. There's a couple of paint chips from storage, but otherwise brand new. see pictures.

I am wondering what this machine is worth to someone who would truly value a new, old stock Bernina before I start working with it. I am sure the value will drop once I add some oil and start working with it. I only sew occasionally, and would probably be just as happy with a well used machine.

Thanks!

[AlZilla]

There are some Bernina nuts out there, so who knows what someone would pay? It looks like a domestic sized base. I'll point out that your 111W is a walking foot and this one isn't, so the capabilities are quite different.

You could throw it in the classifieds for some crazy price and threaten to oil it and start using it if someone doesn't pony up.

Me? It's such a unique and interesting machine, I'd already be using it. It's a single needle but completely ready to run 2 top threads. I wouldn't give it up.

[catboatguy]

That pretty much mirrors my daughter's advice. Thanks