I don't know anything about service guys in Texas but I wanted to post and encourage you to clean and oil your 99K yourself. It really isn't a horrible job to do. I followed the 'how to clean a vintage machine' thread on my first one and was very careful to not use a lot of force, etc. If you don't have a manual for your 99, there are free ones on many sites.... sew-classic has most. The manual will tell you where to put oil and/or grease. And then, you'll be able to use your machine. If you're not comfortable doing that, I hope you find a great service guy.