Tessagin, I'm with you on that! the prices that folks ask for somethings are just outrageous. I gave my sister $75 for this one and I was hopeful that it would be in better shape than it is, but it will be in working order after oiling and cleaning and with a belt, throat plate, and bobbin. I don't consider that to be too much considering it is a sentimental piece because it once belonged to my older sister.