I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I have two which, although they weren't in bad shape, needed a cleaning and my grandma's needed a new electric cord. I bought the manual from featherweight221.com, took it apart, replaced my cracked belt and the electric cord, cleaned and oiled her and she just purrs. And it was simple, simple, simple. Thought I'd just mention that option. It's worth the price and you can do it yourself.