Could be. So what would wear out? The bobbin falls through the bottom? too much play on the sides? I suppose it depends too on which hook system. Most of the cheapies use the class 15 system... but that's a metal case... so this would be horizontal, I guess? The Singer CE-100 I had on my desk looked like it might be able to wear parts,... but it was a suspect quality machine anyway (as far as the under bits) Timing it was terrible.