That is one thing to alway check to make sure there is a bobbin case, they can be kind of costly, alot of shops keep the bobbin case under lock and key because folks like to take them. I would call him back and ask if he has the case. I have paid $65.00 for a bobbin case, and the guy that does my tune ups said he would have to charge $95.00 for a new case. I hope you don't have to spend alot of money on getting her up and running. There usually is not too much to go wrong with them. Good luck.