My old Viking has gone "off time". Took it to the repair shop and was told that they don't make part for this machine anymore. That's how old it is, but I liked it and it had a very nice stitch, anyway he said it would cost $99.50 plus tax. I said I would think it over. I'm not willing to invest that much on an old machine sooooo, I am also looking for a new, or used machine. I have a 301 in a cabinet and 221 featherweight, so I am not machine less but I need one to take to a retreat as a backup to my 221. I am thinking a Brother for $350.