me, too. for some reason the newer model/style doesn't suit me. i'd rather spend my time/money on antique sewing machines. i have passed up on so many newer kenmores, domestics, singers. i'd rather get my hand dirty and oily cleaning out all those craps in a 70+ year old machines. it's just me. i also have zero knowledge about these machines. not that i have 100% knowledge about the antique machines but getting there. i would say maybe i am at 10%
