I've got 2 treadles, one an Singer yr.1896, and a Singer Red Eye, I could never give either one up. To keep DH happy I tell him what they are worth first, and then I tell him how much I paid for them (1896 was a gift, Red-Eye, I paid $25.00 for cabinet and all). He then thinks I am a great bargain hunter, and doesn't have any problems with them.