One has to be choosy. When I first became interested in sewing machines, I jumped on anything that looked good-Elnas, Necchis, Remingtons, Hand Cranks, Knee Lever operated, or nostalgic branded. Anything that caught my fancy. (Being from Iowa you might be familiar with the Younkers brand. I have a Younkers 15 clone in pristine condition.) Now I realize there are many, many machines out there and I can't have one of each. Now I look for quality, rarity, if I will use it, and price and not in that particular order.
