I've been asking myself the same question! I've been wanting and waiting for a 301 to show up on our local craigslist or at an estate sale. When an ad came up for a vintage sewing machine in cabinet with no other description other than it was a singer (the lady was really trying to sell the cabinet), I could tell by the picture that it was a 301. Then my want became a need! I had to have it. She was willing to take less than she wanted and I am now the proud owner of a Singer 301! A very dirty 301, but it works! Cue Donna Summer...I'm so excited!