Great find. Sometimes people just want to get rid of things and don't want to bother trying to sell or give away a sewing machine. Their loss, your gain.

I can just try to imagine who and why this machine was thrown away. Maybe the owner died and the spouse just had to get rid of the memories. Maybe the owner thought it was too far gone to have it fixed. Maybe the owner told her spouse that the machine had died and that it couldn't be fixed -- just so he'd buy her a newer model. Maybe no one she knew wanted it and she was tired trying to get it off of her hands. Who knows; but you are the lucky new owner -- one who appreciated a good find. WooHoo!

well, good for you good luck with your new toy

great find

Caring person to the rescue.

That is a woderful machine. I gave mine to my son and he ahd sewn everything on it. He is now moving and does not have room for it. I will be ginving is to a goodwill. If I had room I would take it back.