I just bought a Spartan a couple weeks ago. My case has a nice base but the top came apart - looks like someone tried to pick it up and it came off by the handle. The machine looks new. The belt, bobbin winder and cord all look new. The base has a few gouges - probably from the foot control rattling around. No light no attachments. Makes a nice stitch. I had to work on the tension just a bit. I've been piecing a quilt for my little man (2 year old GS) it's out of grandpa's old shirts.