I've been looking at vintage machines since being on this board. I learned how to sew on my great-aunt's featherweight and my grandmothers old singer, not sure of the model number. I wanted a featherweight, but it was out of my budget. Then I started reading about the 301, it seems like this machine would work better for me. I've been checking ebay and CL. Yesterday a placed a bid on the 301, I was the one and only bidder and got it for $50 plus shipping. I'll post pictures when it gets here.