What makes a machine Vintage? I bought a New Home Memory Craft in 1986. It has been a wonderful machine. 20+ years of sewing has been a delight.
About a year ago it occured to me that I might be wise to get a machine for back-up, in case my faithful machine stopped.
After a lot of research, I went to eBay - and to make a long story short - over a period of 6 months I bought 2 of the exact same machine, each one had seen very little use. I spent about $400 and got 2 great machines. I gave one to my daughter who has pestered me for my machine (when I quit sewing!) I would say I saved about $1000 - Not quite vintage - but maybe some day. if I live long enough!