I have one of these beauties. I bought it at a thrift store for $59 a few years ago. It didn't come with any acessories and I had to order needles online. The 306 and 319 use different needles than othe Singer machines. Parts and needles are not hard to find online but don't expect to find them at JoAnn's. The 306 is probably the strongest sewing machine I have and I like it alot. I don't use it much though, for piecing and binding I prefer my featherweights, 301 and 501s. These others just appeal to me more for everyday use. The 306 is definatly a workhorse!