They know they are worth something but they wanted them because they like older things like this. They love antique glass and things. My mom does sew on occassion. I miss her doing more home things. She's always tired now and doesn't feel well. I think I surprised them by asking about the machines. Had no clue that's what everyone was talking about. I knew mom had at least one machine that was in a cabinet but didn't know what it was. Should have known my parents would have something like this. LOL Yes, they should let me rid them of the "junk". LOL :)