I loved reading through this thread! I have a 1973 Kenmore which is my primary machine for piecing and quilting, a basic Brother that appears to be about 10 years old and was purchased at an estate sale and is my backup when the Kenmore decides to take a break, and a Brother combo embroidery/sewing machine that I picked up on Craig's List for no reason whatsoever. I've definitely caught the bug and look for used machines at every estate sale.