I only had $225 to pay for a Featherweight and stalked EBAY for months before I found one intact for $199 plus shipping. It was in beautiful condition with the original case (which wasn't in great condition) but sews like a charm. At one point, because the bidding really brought the prices up high, I was considering pulling back....saving some more money and then looking....but found mine the next day. So I figure you either have to have patience and wait, or a thicker wallet and no patience.