It looks like there is a crack on the front, that curved line. I think that was just flash, there is no crack. I"ve already sewn a little on it to make sure it works and seems fine. I think I need to read the manual before I do too much. Don't want to mess it up. But it sounded really good. A quality machine just has that sound that a cheapy will never have.
I agree though that there is never too many machines. The ones in cabinets make great end tables, and are just beautiful pieces of art.