Have you had your laugh for the day? In my search for a metal machine with a wider harp, I came across a Singer 301A on ebay. It was listed at $1.99 with reserve not met. I kept bidding just to find out what the reserve was - no one else bid and now it's mine. It's not a pretty machine, but if she does what I want, I can live with it. She comes all ready to sew with a new cord and foot.
Too bad I have to quilt my current quilt before it can arrive. My daughter's birthday is tomorrow.