vI love my featherweights and also the 301-A's. Both are very good machines. I have bought from ebay with very good results. All have arrived in very well packaged boxes. When I look on ebay I want to see a bobbin case. The machines usually can be cleaned and will work after being lubricated and oiled. David McCallum's video is awesome to refer to. It was quite a bonus to find the information on the 301 in there too. Other places to look are thrift stores, flea markets, garage sales, estate sales and Craigs list. Keep your eyes and ears open. Good luck!