There are a few plastic gears, but they are not on the parts that get much strain. If it's been serviced over the years, and is as described complete and in good working condition it's a fair price. I do not feel it's a bargain though, but not over priced either. It's a very smooth machine, slighly more rubust built than the free arm models. It has all the basic features of a modern machine (not compared to the latest technology course); 12 stitch patterns (I think), needle adjustment, fast good motor, belt driven. They have very finely tuned satin stitch compared to others, and the one in the picture you added has buttonholer function. If money isn't too much of a worry and you need a good machine it's worth it. They are very nice to work on. The pedal can probably be serviced and there might be a knee lift for the presser bar (the hole under the stitch length lever).
Last edited by Mickey2; 02-11-2016 at 09:05 AM.