It may be wired for the UK and if it is it can be wired for the US at about $60.00 to $100.00. I got one for a good price and had to have it wired for the US, I love it. Mke sure the free arm is not broken and the bed hinges are not broken. The bobbin and case is in tack, the bobbin winder it there and the thread pin is also there.