Yes, bought one from an individual who said it belonged to their mother and was just serviced. After I bought it and got it out of the box, it quit sewing after a couple of stitches. Took it to the Singer service shop and was told that the gear that turned the needle was broken and apparently was broken for some time because there was no pieces under the machine in the case. I tried to contact the seller but to no avail. Live and learn. Did report them to ebay, but I see they are still selling items.