I was looking for a machine for my daughter. I saw a HV in CL for a crazy low price. It wasn't an expensive machine but it was worth more than the advertised price. I contacted the person droves to Baltimore to try it. He was moving to japan and needed to get rid of stuff quickly. It sewed perfectly and he gave me all his notions too! She still has or years. Not as good an exp on ebay. Craigslist is local so you can usually try it. Got a used elna for my GD - owners husband surprised her with a new one. It sewed perfectly! I've never had a bad experience on CL fortunately.