Yeah, I feel the same way about ShopGoodwill for acquiring VSM as you say about ebay! I have won 5 machines (2 Berninas, 2 Vikings and a singer 66 redeye) from goodwill and 4 had serious issues with frozen mechanisms AND broken cam gears. The 66 was dirty, no foot control and cord cut. But that I could tell from the pictures. I wanted it for my treadle, so didn't care about electric components and for $9.98 I didn't expect pristine decals so that is the only one I am still happy about. I won't even let myself look at shopgoodwill anymore. They always have several FW listed and, like the 66, they are simple and robust enough to probably be easily repaired. But, for the price they go for I can also find one on craigslist that I can test first! At least in SoCal, where vintage sewing machines are widely and cheaply available.