I have my mom's Singer 15-91 which she got before I was born. I learned to sew on it and made her promise to give it to me because it was the only machine I knew how to use. I have had it for about 15 years and it sews beautifully. Since I took up quilting she has had a workout. She now has company, a Singer 99K, Singer 185J and a Brother. All three machines I acquired in the last 6 months through Kijiji and the grand total for all three was only $90.00. I am still on a quest for a FW and a 301. Hunting is half the fun.