I'd bought a Viking-back in '95. Wasn't liking how the 1/4" seam was, and other things. The salesman was not fun to deal with either. I traded it for a Pfaff 7500 series, and I love it! In later years, I've gotten a Featherweight, 301A, and a New Home treadle in a parlor cabinet. Still need to find some info on the NH, and learn to clean and service it, etc. I do enjoy the older machines for their great stitches!