I didn't get the Singer 66 last week. It was a disaster. It had several cracks on the bed, parts were rusted through etc.
Thanks for all your information. I took a bottle of Singer oil with me and cotton balls just to see the decals and only a small faded "red eye" showed up.
I figure that if I am suppose to get another vintage machine, it will happen.
I have a 503A on layaway at a somewhat local Sew and Vac store (70 miles) and will get it in mid January.
The next one on my list is a FW. The gal at the S&V will let me know if and when one comes into the store. She said they do come in maybe once a year and I'll be the first person she calls! I like dealing with them because I know the guy who works on them, does a through job and guarantees them for a full year.
Jan on 446