I'm like Stitchit123, I didn't know you could opt out, or not. I just enjoy reading all about the old machines, and occasionally ask for help when I find a cheapie and want to try to fix it, rather than taking it to a repair person. You are right, you can buy a brand new one for the cost of getting one repaired nowadays. But, my favorite repairman has a wife and family, so I guess he makes good use of the money he has to charge me......I've done pretty good with the help of J Miller and Miriam here on the QB; and keep intending to get back to Toni C for help with my HV Designer I. I still don't know what a dongle is....