Featherweights are special! They sew the straightest stitch you could imagine, they are small and portable, very quiet and cute too! Spare parts and accessories are readily available at decent prices. Let's face it, we don't NEED them, we WANT them! LOL They are especially nice if you don't have a dedicated sewing room. It's much easier to haul out the FW than it is my Viking Sapphire, especially if you just need to do a quick repair or something. I've already shown mine to the kids when they've visited and told them don't ever think it's junk when I'm gone. Sell it to someone who will use and love it! :)