I bought one on EBAY for $49 pus shipping - took it in to my repairman and he replaced the foot feet/cord for $25, cleaned her all up and I also bought 3 shuttles for her and the total bill was $97 including the foot pedal. Runs like a charm. I bought her because it was made in the year my Grandma was born. I just need to get my addition on the house that DH keeps telling me he is going to do so I have all my machines in one place and have a regular sewing studio. when I retire- if I can afford to retire -- I plan on sewing the rest of my life away.