I have nothing against vintage machines. I have a lot of them. But to think when you want to sew just hop on over to the local thrift store and pick up one in good working order for a good price has just not been my experience. Sometimes there is one and sometimes it is in good working order meaning it can be serviced to sew well either by me or someone else. Sometimes it is a rusted pile of crap. So,times it is easier and faster to eat a new one. Mechanical newer machines keep their settings. I have a few of those too.