i have been wondering how many machines are left too. Some were made in million numbers, but as time has past, I think at least half of them are gone. It's a very long time since they stopped making them, the world has a lot more people than ever. They keep sending hand cranks and treadles to African and South America. They might be in plenty in relation to demand, eventually they will get rarer. Vintage machines have a few tings against them, they are not part of the commercial round-a-bout of production, distribution, advertisement, and sale. They are simple straight stitchers, and not up to date technologically. I hope people in general who venture into sewing see the advantage with these old straight stitcers. It's so sad to see people spend money on those brand new bargain machines, and ignore the vintage models. The look old, and are old, but they are up to any straight stitching job as good as any. You could put it out on ebay or craiglist, or some where local. On the other hand, a single person cannot take on all the old sewing machines out there.