I have three (3) New Home D-372 from the 70's. It takes the bobbins that Walmart sells 12 for $1.97 and uses Schmertz needles from WalMart. I have never paid over $50 for any of them. My favorite machine has always been the Viking 6430. I also have three (3) 301-A's which are my second favorites. My least favorite is my featherweight, it is just too light for my tastes.