Wow. It's so hard to see that so many people value these old, vintage machines as junk more than collectors items or to use! But, Americans especially are so into the have to have the "newest and brightest". I've got so many gals interested in my machines at guild now. They do notice my vintage machines. Yes, I've got a new, fancy Bernina 830 but I only travel with my trusty vintage machines. I tell the women at the guild over and over, it's getting a new machine is not going to give you instant talent. A good quilter will be just as good with a old machine. It's so sad to see these gems getting tossed away!