The only thing is you can see them going for $345 on ebay and not know if they work or not. If I can get this one running for less than that I am hoping it will be worth it in the end. I got it free from craigslist because the guy couldn't find the cords, so far the cords and cleaning are all I have in it money wise. So if I can find this part on ebay or at a sewing place online and fix it myself then I am still not hurt to bad. I just need to know if the part I need to replace (hook in the bobbin case) is something I can do myself once I get the part. From the way they explained it to me is the hook that catches the thread doesn't catch very well in zig zag mode and skips stitches. I am a little mechanically inclined so if it's just a few screws and not to deep into the machine I think I can handle the replacing of the part.