Originally Posted by
barny
Joe, my 237 has metal gears in top. If there are some down below, I don't know. I'm not very knowledgeable, but top ones are. That is the 237, not 257. It's a Fashion Mate. I paid 25 for it at a goodwill.
I got my 237 at a garage sale for $5.00. I was a little skeptical at first because it looked like it had never been used but then I thought $5.00, what the heck. WOW, after sewing on that baby, I really like it so I am sure my $5.00 was well spent.