one of my friends bout a 403a last night in portland, oregon for $75, including the cabinet. i bought a 503a in august from a rural area from a person who had a dozen machines or more. mine was completely cleaned up and in perfect condition for $250 including a cabinet, the box of parts, a buttonholer and a manual with it. my friend's didn't have any of the extras in it. those are pretty important - hers was also very dirty and will need some work to get it cleaned & oiled. that gives you a couple of comparisons for our area, but it does make a difference where you are.