Wow, what enlightening responses to my post..Since then I purchased a vintage Kenmore on Craigslist near my home selling for $60, I asked if she would take $50 and she agreed. So now I have a working machine to take and after most of the comments here have been favorable to lending i am now more inclined to share. I do know the joy of teaching young ladies and gentlemen to sew, I used to give classes at the store where I worked.