Originally Posted by
momto5
You may even be able to find another machine exactly like yours only in way better condition on ebay...give it a try! I would also try Goodwill or Craigslist in your area. (If you decide you want to try finding another like you have).
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This is a good suggestion.
I have an old mechanical Viking I bought in 1987 or so. I have the feet, the even feed foot, and the knowledge that allows me to be 'comfortable' using it.
Over the last couple of years I have purchased, mostly from ebay, the exact same machine. They no longer make 'parts' for this model, so I got one for parts, and that just expanded.
I got them for under $100 each, including shipping. They all work, and I told my daughter when her cheap Singer dies, which past experience tells me it will, there's a Viking here for her.
I went a little overboard - I have 7. My original cost $800, so I have less than $1500 in what I consider an investment in a good solid machine