Rodney - I agree - I have noticed that on CL and other similar sites many of the sellers have separated the machine and treadle base to sell them. Guess they feel that, due to trendy repurposing, it is more profitable. There are lots of bottomless treadle machine heads for sale which are in great condition but for me, who doesn't have the resources to build or put together a base, it's not practical. "Pickings" are getting leaner and more difficult. I also am a bit of a purist when it comes to obtaining collectibles and I would prefer/want the correct/matching base for the machine - LOL -this means that I usually spend more than I should.