well today was the day. I finally got to go pick up the singer #1725. The lady was giving it away because no one else was interested in it. Guess what?!!! It really isn't anything major that the needle moves to the left. The switch holding the needle to the middle or right/left won't stay is all. Nothing else wrong with it. Just need to download the manual for it and I'm good to go with it. :D Great luck in a freebie I think :D :D