I really like the looks of this set up. It looks alot like the homesteader which is also an vintage singer. If I would have lived close enough to try one of the homesteaders out I would have purchased one. You rarely see any for sale used. Not everone can afford the bigger longarms and are just as proud of whichever machine they can buy as the ones who have the longarms with every bell and whistle. I know for a fact that when I purchased my Juki 98q and my handiquilter ii frame I was in hog heaven as I could be a real quilter and finish all the quilts that I made. I say go for whatever works for you and you will love it.