There is an attitude amongst some folks that; "if it ain't new, it's junk". This applies to sewing machines, cars, boats, houses, guns, and just about anything that lasts. These people wont lift a finger to fix something no matter how easy it is. They are to be pitied in my opinion.
New has it's place, but these old machines are well worth the money, time and effort to make them run and sew again.
Just ask my wife, she'll tell you. ....... I hope.
Seriously, that machine and cabinet
is worth taking home. I have several White made machines and they are some of the best sewers I have. Not only that, they have character derived from the era they were designed and made in you just will not find in newer machines.
Joe