Went to an interesting estate sale yesterday. House just packed full of antique furniture and collectibles. 3 floors plus the attic, and so hot I could hardly stand. Poked around, and found a "coffin top" Singer Treadle in the basement. No assurances of working condition, and belt was missing, so hard to tell. Didn't like the price, but today was half off day. Went back to revisit, and it was gone! Did buy an older (and very heavy) White "portable". Was sweating by the time I carried it up the treacherous stairs! Have several women asking me to find them machines. Got this one for $8.00, so hope it works. Will clean it up and take it for a test drive, then call one on my list to see if she's interested. Moral: She who hesitates misses out!