well, i have a feather weight and i love it...i paid $300 for mine and would give $400 if it is worth it....look at the gold designs and if they are still in great shape the machine probably is too....I also have a singer treadle, 3 drawers, a white, treadle 2 drawers, and 3 other old singers. then i have an 1130 bernina and a 220 bernina. my hubby says why the heck would anyone want that many machines.....silly man......hahahaha ;-) :roll: as far as a sears machine, I guess i would really check it out good before getting it...good luch my sewer friend....