Marybeth, good luck looking for a 301. I am looking, too. Sent mine home with my DSister. She came, we sewed, she loved, I sent!! DH wanted to know why I sent one of my favs with her. Cause I knew it was reliable and easy to adjust and fix. I have a 501 that just needs cleaned u p. I am nhoping it is just as nice. But with cams for decorative sewing. Though I will prob still use my modern Janome for that. You will not regret purchasing one of those machines!!