It seems like there are fewer sewing machine mechanics out there. So those of us crazy enough to do it, are really busy. And today, we were just talking about how many machines we get from out of town, and even out of state. My boss is a very honest man, and can't make himself charge more than $50 for a service. I think he might be the least expensive in the country. And he's good at it, and has been doing it for 30 + years. I wish I could get as good as him, and teach it. There's just soooooo many variables in sewing machine repair.