Ya can never have too many sewing machines,Nor Fabrics either!!! And above all Learn to clean and oil them Yourself!!! Get a book or find the info online for free on sewing machine sites, Yes I would get out the old one and clean it and oil her up for the future. The old ones need the oil But some of my newer ones Don't and it would ruin them,Love em but ya just clean them only. I wish I had a Backup Washer right now. But Ah at least I'm covered on sewing machines and Fabrics!!!