Originally Posted by tomilu
I found an ex school machine at a DAV thrift store and with DHs dickering help it was mine for $13.26. It was like brand new, no scuff on the foot pedal. It was a Riccar and sewed very well. It went to a good home with a young lady who couldn't afford to buy a machine.
That is awesome. I love this sort of thing. I wish I could find a few sewing machines in 'the swale' to fix up and pass on.