I got mine at a thrift store, too. I had to pay $40.00, so you really got a deal. I love mine. My husband bought me a new sewing machine and it didn't fit. I was pretty sad. Then we looked it over and he was able to cut the hole bigger. I am so happy. I had to jack my chair way up to be able to sew and it was giving me a backache. So now I have no excuss not to sew. Just need more motivation.