Being in the antique business myself, I can tell you that it is a buyer's market. Portland's (Oregon) economy is not good and this summer there was a garage sale on every corner. Way too many for most to be successful. I bought a gorgeous Singer treadle for $50 and I can't believe how much fabric I have been buying not because I need it but because it's so cheap. I had another chance to buy one last weekend.....rarer but not so great condition. Probably 1920s electric that worked good and was really a good buy for $50 but it never sold. I didn't want to walk away from but manged to reel myself in. They're out there so don't spend anymore than you can afford.