I'd say the same thing. Check it out, be sure everything works. It probably has plastic gears, and if that is the case, it will not last like the Singer and other vintage machines will. I'm guessing it is from the 1970s or so. It's not a particularly good or special machine, but $40 isn't a bad price for the machine and case, since the case alone can run $30 or more. I wouldn't pay more than that. It probably takes generic low shank attachments. I would be sure it has a blanket stitch, blind hem stitch, and decorative stitches. Take fabric, thread, needles, and a sample with batting between two pieces of muslin and test out the stitches and look at the foot pedal and wiring. See if the feed dogs drop. See how clean it is, or isn't. Look for rust. Does it have a bobbin case? Note that there appears to be no pressure on the foot/fabric now and you may have to depress that control to test it. If anything doesn't pass the test, don't buy it. This machine will not be as easily repairable as vintage machines. A visit to the repair shop could wipe out any savings on the price, and then some. If it were me, and I wanted it for quilting instead of clothes making, I'd ignore it. If you want dependable, go with a working vintage Singer for that same money at a thrift shop.
Last edited by cricket_iscute; 02-01-2013 at 11:01 PM.