Well, the worth of these machines is really in the eye of the purchaser. I wouldn't spend $100 on it just because it is plain-jane. I would try to get her down to $50. If she won't go that low, just keep working up slowly. Singer made so many of these and it doesn't have ornate decals. If it was a redeye in that condition, I wouldn't have a problem paying $100. My DH would, though!