I buy a lot of my machines in the $20-25 range...they all work eventually, lol. I hope I'm not one of those "lazy" people who ask a lot of questions.
I do typically try and negotiate lower prices on machines that are $75 and up (I don't bother with the lower priced ones) but I am never pushy, I just ask if they have any negotiating room. But then I have never bought one of my machines from someone who has already gone through it. So yes I do "brag".... If that's what you call it....I call it excitement and fun of the hunt! But I am buying mine from people who found it in their basement when moving or like my two spool, the owner got it for free from someone who was going to throw it out. I paid them a heck of a lot more than free, lol! I promise not to discuss $ ever again in relation to obtained machines.
and I guess I didn't realize the questions being asked are begrudged and should be charged for?
Ok, ok, I will quit. I'm feeling entirely too sensitive! Lol!