Learned to sew on Helen, 201-3 and Grandmother bought it when I was 5 in early 1950-51 and still have it and it is great. Had to replace electric cord 20 or so years ago, but great machine. Have had several people try to buy her and I hang on tight. Just wish I had a sewing room to set her and my others up. Had to quit collecting due to lack of space. Go for it.