How does the cabinet look ? It will show if it was cared for. Also working is a must. I bought a Singer treadle machine that only needed a belt which was shipped to me in 2 days from California. One reason I like old singers besides the fact that is what I learned to sew on, it's that Singer has a wonderful website that can tell you when and where it was made if you have a serial # . Mine turned 102 last year!!!