Originally Posted by LaurieE
It looks like it needs a good cleaning because the machine should shine. The electric cord looks 'modern'. The old electric machine that I have has a black cord, not a grey one.
You could email the seller and ask more questions or ask the seller to send you close up photos and make a decision from that.
$60 for an antique machine is not that much and I consider it to be a reasonable price. There's an antique Singer at a thrift shop near me that's priced at $125.
It doesn't shine because it is a "blackside", meaning made during the war when they used different metal & no chrome. It has a rough finish and the faceplate, bobbin plate, etc. are black. The cord looks original, so you should have it checked, maybe even replaced. The blacksides are not as common & therefore to find one for $60 is a good deal. Right now there are only 3 or 4 on EBay & selling for $100 or more.