Me too..jealous! Envious and all that good stuff:)I have been looking for a bargain for quite awhile here. I had one that was in such sad shape I sold it on a deal to a guy that repairs, etc. This one was someone's plant stand years ago and the wood was ruined! As far as belts, he told me they keep them conditioned using mineral oil and if the belt is too stretched, they remove the staple in it, cut it the right lenght and put it back. I'll find one sooner or later...I want it to use when the electric goes out in an ice storm...:)Skeat