Why do you want the machine? To sew with? To display? As an investment? If you want to sew on it, then the answer to "is it a good deal" depends very much on the condition of the machine. If you want to display it, then the answer depends on whether it's worth it to you. Vintage machines aren't usually good investments because so many of them are available. The prices are very regional. I've acquired vintage machines for as little as "free" and as much as $50 (but that included a nice cabinet and bench). Around here, craigslist is a good place to find them.