I sold my Pfaff to a woman in Michigan. I live in GA. I would not buy anything I could not see and test. However she did not have that problem. I too am leary of letting stranges in my home. You never know who is looking for an easy steal. I don't have much, but I work hard for it and want to keep it. :lol: I do teach in my home and the first time the student comes they are stranges! I always make sure DH is here the first time. I am very lucky I've never had any issues with this.