I was not going to get infected with the "collecting sewing machine virus."
I have gotten infected.
So far, I only have 9 sewing machines, 3 sergers, and one hemmer lurking in the basement.
One serger needs to be repaired - the presser foot lifter handle broke - and much to my wondering eyes - appears to have been broken before - and glued together.
Mine are all middle-aged - too young to be truly vintage - and too old to be truly up-to-date.
If I had known then what I know now - I would have grabbed several of my Mom's machines - but I let them get away from me.
Ah, well, Too soon old, too late smart(er)!