I found a 301 at a garage sale for $10-it was totally frozen, nothing moved, but I knew the accessories were worth that much. Cleaned it, oiled & lubed it, let it sit for a day or two-and gradually it started to move, after a few days of soaking in the oil & lube it starting sewing like a champ, smooth , strong & quiet. So it pays to take a chance on a machine that looks hopeless.