The machine dates from 1980-81, and was built in Taiwan. I have a similar machine a few years older, it was my only machine for 25 years and it did darn near everything for me including upolstering my truck seat. I only got a new machine when I started quilting about 2004. For the one you mentioned, the price is high, although if it has been recently serviced by a dealer, and includes the manual and accessories, it could be a good choice for you. Definitely sew on it before you decide. If it has been unused for many years and/or the manual and attachments are missing, I wouldn't pay more than $30 - $50. They are easy to maintain yourself. BTW, who called it heavy duty? It is an good vintage machine and made of metal, but internally belt driven. That's just an average domestic machine.
Last edited by Skyangel; 04-12-2013 at 08:59 AM.