<sigh> I may live to regret it, but the deed is done. Paypal offered me a great deal under "Bill it Later". No payments or interest for 6 months. I can afford the machine right now, but with that deal, I figure it will soften the blow.
I can't believe I just paid over $450.00 for a 55 year old machine! But she is so beautiful -- I love royal blue, and she was "born" the same year as my sister, who I just reunited with after 30 years of being out of touch.... so the machine is name d"Michelle". Crazy the excuses we come up with to support our habit, isn't it?
I'll post pics once I receive her. Thanks, everyone for your comments.