RE: a 301A . .Hello everyone, including of course, Mr. Billie. . .I am still reading, enjoying and learning! I have located a singer 301a and the man that has it says the post that holds the needle is broken. Isn't that a main shaft? Would it be a part that can be replaced and how common is it for that part to break? Could it have caused more parts to be affected? Need to know whether or not to look at it any further. He is asking $65 in cabinet, which seems quite high to me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanx for any input. Brenda