I too have been looking for a deal/steal. DH and I have been going to thrift stores, garage sales and estate sales. We found a Featherweight at an antique store last week. It had signs of wear, no manual, case in good shape, but they wanted $525.00 for it. We also found a Singer 401A in blonde cabinet at an estate sale yesterday. All manuals and attachments were with it and it was in excellent shape. Price was $75.00, but it wouldn't fit in our car and we were 50 miles from home. :(