Macybaby and Steve, I agree with both of you! Sewing machines sometimes appear to be in the same category as thoroughbred horses. Living in the Horse Capital of the World (Marion County, Florida) reflects the fantasy as to the horses. Horses in this area are pretty much a hobby. If the horse owners/breeders make a lot of money on their horses as a hobby -- their income taxes are extremely high because they can't deduct the expenses of keeping the farm afloat, only the expenses of maintaining the horses which brought in the $$$$$$! This is, at least, the public perception; that's all I've got is a public perception! LOL! I once worked for an attorney who owned a horse farm. Sewing machines are different because they actually produce garments, quilts, etc., all useful objects. And we all know what horse produce!
Jeanette