Well, mine was made in 1938....same year as me and we are both going strong. It is lightweight.....10 lbs. Sews a straight line like a dream. I can service it completely by myself. It makes the nicest little hum that is so peace bringing. Besides, that fact, it is so darn cute! Mine was free to me, but is valued at close to $500......because of it's age and good condition. I have two relatively high end machines. Neither is as comforting to sew on as my little Featherweight! It's hard to explain, but all the Featherweight owners I know, have a real bond with this machine.........I have just one. I know one lady that collects and has 7......she also has one high end machine, but regularly sews on a Featherweight.