I think there is a magnet drawing me to sewing machine these days. I check Craigslist a lot but the good deals are usually a least a hour drive away. My sister was very negative when I told her I had bought this machine, so thank you all again. Earlier this year bought a Singer 66 and a Standard clone 15 which I just picked up from being serviced today. I have a Brother embroidery machine and a Singer 4830 which I have been sewing on for the last 14yrs.