amazing.....on the flip side, I've gotten some beautiful sewing machines on craigslist in my area (Long Island's Suffolk County) for practically pennies!! I don't think I'll ever buy another brand new machine!!
The last purchase was from a lovely young woman who was selling her dear grandmother's machine. She had no interest in sewing, but said she just sold her home and had to seriously downsize. She had tears in her eyes as I was 'testing' the machine. I asked her what her grandmother's name was and when she said "Maria", I told her that's what I would call this new beauty and promised to love it as much as her grandma did! We exchanged emails and I send her occasional photos of the quilts and clothing I complete on it.