I have a couple of FWs, and I spent a total of $40 for them. Found the first cute little machine at a yard sale, paid $35 for it. I was collecting used machines for my TDDs (Triplet dear daughters) who were just starting to sew, and was just happy to get even a little machine that only did a straight stitch. Later that year, I bought some "opportunity" tickets that a guild was selling for a fundraiser - 6 tickets for $5, and won it!! They had repainted and decal-ed it, isn't she adorable?? I did not realize the treasures I had collected. I probably won't have that kind of luck finding the third one. :)
I also have a son that arrived in Afghanistan just this week to begin his year-long tour. Quilting is coping. :D