| Japanese sewing machines used a lot of diiferent American names. The JA number under the machine is the real thing to tell who made it. There is a Yahoo group vintagejapanesesewing machines that have information, generic manuals and great people who may be able to help you.
As far as value, Japanese machines are solid, well built machines. Unfortunately, they do not hold their value and collectors usually rate them at about $25 or lower depending on condition and what is included. There are other buyers looking for an inexpensive, decent machine that may pay a little more. (their child is starting to sew, they want to learn to sew without a large, expensive investment in the beginning, etc...) | 
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