You say that there is no cord. Do you have a foot pedal? If it makes you feel any better, I paid $90 for mine with the cords, foot petal (those in the know call it a foot control.) Sometimes if the machine is in a cabinet the foot control and cord is up underneath. Are there any "goodies" with the machine? Like feet, manual, zigzager or buttonholer. And MAKE SURE there is a bobbin case!!!!!!!!
I buy my parts from Jenny at Sew-Classic. She is very helpful and she sends stuff FAST! Here are links to cords and foot petals.
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-Cords_c34.htm
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Foot-Con...s-Parts_c9.htm
Good luck with your purchase. Please let us know how it comes out!
Colleen