Well, I guess I have to add my 2 cents worth. I just got "Maggie May" a few weeks ago on E-Bay, kinda of unexpectedly. Always checking E-Bay and saw one I really liked. Had my son "help" me (not too good with on-line purchases). She's a beauty ...Oct 1953 birthdate. Looks like she was in a time capsule. Was just dusty, so I cleaned her all up, oiled her and she runs perfect. Case is also very nice. The only thing is it didn't come with attachments or manual. But, I don't think I'ld use the attachments anyway.No musty smell, but has an "old" smell. Printed the manual for free on the Singer site. I will post pictures when I get one of the kids to help me.