I found a beautiful Singer treadle machine from 1887 on Craigslist about a week ago. I thought about it all week, and then saw that it was reposted today. After thinking about it some more, I finally called the guy and asked him some questions. It had been purchased new and passed down in the family...fiddle base, perfect decals, lovely cabinet. I asked if I could come see it this weekend, and he said, "Oh no, my wife is crying. I think I have to remove it from Craigslist. I can't sell it." I told him I understood...once I traded in a machine and then went back later that day and got it back. The store owner told me he knew I'd be back! Oh well, I'll keep looking.