Some of us have been bitten by the collect vintage machines bug. I have Bernina 155 which I got 8 years ago. She is my number one machine and she sews beautifully all the time. I have a 1956 Featherweight just because I love them and they are so wonderful to take to class. I have a Kenmore which I bought before Bernie and only use her when Bernie is getting her yearly maintenance. Also have a 1941 Singer 128, 1924 Singer 66 (Red-Eye), Montgomery Ward 1971 machine which I got for $5 at a resale shop (saving this one to see if my granddaughter can get interested in qu8ilting) and a 1905 Singer 27 treadle which my boss gave me as a gift. I am also getting another Featherweight repainted in Candy Apple Red.
I just love old machines and if I can save one from the landfill and not have to pay an arm and a leg, I will do so.