He didn't know what he had!
Today I was a vendor at a garage sale/fundraiser for our local women's shelter. As I saw a young man walk by with a sewing machine case, I commented innocently " is that a sewing machine?" He proudly showed it to me, opening the immaculate case to find a pristine Singer model 99. Looks like she hasn't been used except that the electric cord is a bit 'stiff'. The little lady was quite impressive. So I had to tell him what he had.
He paid $15. I think his wife, who's getting it for Mother's Day tomorrow will be thrilled when he tells her what it is and just what it is worth! (she may already know. Must be a sewer if hubs is buying a machine lol )