I got mine at an auction about a year ago. It is a 1946 and I paid 200.00. What was also interesting about it was that under the bottom was a letter from Singer congratulating the woman for buyng such a wonderful machine. She lived in NYC. It also had a receipt for a cleaning in Maine - the shop is closed now. Love it and would love to buy more, but running out of room. If I ever did see another one at an auction, I am sure I would bid on it. At this same auction (different time) I got a Singer treadle (totaly refurbished) for $15.00. Had my grandmothers, but just couldn't pass up this one.