AnInspiredMess

Hey friends, I would appreciate your opinion on a Singer 500A that is for sale in my area. I'm just obsessed with the kitschy look of the machine, and I've been absolutely Stung by the vintage sewing machine bug. My vintage collection thus far is a Singer 99 (this is a family heirloom - Grandma, Mom, now I sew on it), Singer 66-15 (trying to get the tension correct....was told it sewed fabulously, but I have lots of top thread looping underneath fabric), Singer 66-18, Singer 401, and Bernina 830 Record. I also have modern machines (Brother, Janome, Bernina serger), however I gravitate to the vintage machines for most sewing. Anyway....a Singer 500A is for sale in a very worn cabinet with only 1 additional presser foot (no other accessories, although my 401 accessories should work, right?) for $90. Seller said it definitely works, but I don't think he really knows much about sewing machines. I will go take a look at it....but if it sews on a trial, is $90 too much with no accessories and a lousy cabinet (which I really don't use anyway...I have a sewing "table" for my machines)?

Thanks so much for your opinion. I get a little "star struck" with certain models and lose sensibility. You understand, I'm sure.