i noticed there have been a few in my area the last couple weeks i bought one last week a 1956 singer 66

There aren't that many here in NE PA. I watch for them all the time. I did buy a 1973 Singer Young Miss, like new, in the box for $10 yesterday.

LOL, I check Craigs list everyday, just to see what they have!

Wish I lived in Portland. I really want a treadle sewing machine! (Not that I NEED another machine - just remnds me of learning from my grandmother).

emma's mimi

I have a treadle I would sell if someone is in AZ!!

Well where do you live? Check out your local craigslist. I bet they have a treadle machine either there or at a yard/garage sale in your area. I found mine at a yard sale. Seems they are less expensive at yard sales than on craigslist. I paid $25. for mine, but I have seen them for up to $1,000.00 on craigslist. They have no idea that Singer and other Vintage companies made 50,000 machines a year in some cases. They just are'nt that rare..