Speaking of not being able to see what is for sale -- today at a garage sale, there was a nice cabinet all closed up with nicknacks for sale on it. I asked what kind of machine they had. They said it was a Singer. I asked what model they said 1953. I asked what model, and they said Singer again. Anyway, the cabinet drawer had a box of beautiful short shank attachments and a manual, so we finally found out that it was a Model 99. I asked the cost. The answer was $300, but that they would probably go down to $200.
After asking if I could buy the black side screwdrivers in the drawer and was told no, I finally said what a great machine the Model 99 was and that they should probably lift it out of the cabinet, so that people can see it. The lady said, "Yes, we should."
I am not in the market for a $200 or $300 Singer 99, but if I were, I would have had to beg them to let me buy it.
Dayle