I don't have a 201 but I do have a 401 in a desk cabinet. I paid $150.00 for it and with a cabinet and being in good shape, and if you really like it, I would go for it. If it's local even better. either way shipping would cost so go for it. I would certainly take a test kit with me. My test kit includes needles and thread for that particular machine, a layer cake slice of fabric ( I prefer denim)to see how it handles a heavier fabric and to fold over for a layer/thickness account and a small cleaning brush and maybe a small tube of oil (?). If they won't let you test with your kit move on. If it has the manual, that's a huge plus in my book.