Thank you everyone for your input.. I think I will hang on to this lovely little 810 and fix it one way or another. The feet will come as we need to have them.. I'll start out with the one she'll need the most.. the all purpose straight/zig-zag foot. Then get more later.
Most of you confirmed my original feelings about the machine.. yes, it is worth fixing.. I'll do that in time... Great input, thank you everyone.
Judie