a modern Janome treadle machine is about $300. You do have to find the treadle mechanism and cabinet from antique treadle but I have found they are given away, found cheap at auctions $5 to $100 depending on the cabinet condition and who is attending the auction & even some 2nd time around shops have them at a very affordable price. Check it out - you may be able to afford a treadle sooner than you think.