I have a stylist, but it has cams with it for the decorative stitches, so it's a later model than the 457. I bought it in the early 70's. I did a lot of sewing with it, but if you are wanting a real sturdy older Singer machine, I'd go with the 200s or 300s, etc. My stylist has plastic gears. JMHO - I think $100 is high.