A nice red eye in a more desirable cabinet will be about $150 to $350 and up in our area. The $800 seems excessive but they are expensive at our Goodwills too. I paid $220 (asking price was $250) and mine was not pristine or have any parts extra. The guy used to be an antique dealer and knew I wanted it.DH figured it was enough running around and this way one stop shopping both the cabinet and the machine I wanted. I guess you pay as much as you are willing to pay. I really do not see that much for $50 to $150 that is worth it unless you are open to none Singer and or more flexible. Some very nice White and other brands. DH wants Singers as parts are easier to find and interchange between machines. We have done this already and switched things around. Since he is the one working on them that is what we do.