Now if I had money to blow, this is what I would pick up.
The Bernina for $500, that is still listed.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/atq/2187593086.html
And this Singer 7-33 $1200
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/atq/2186620639.html
and of course the Wilcox and Gibbs irons…
Plus, a larger house to store all those beauties.