My young friend has now acquired a Singer Redeye and a 1916 99 as well. And the guy was asking $50 for the machine. With my advice, she got it down to $10. We are looking for a manual for the 99. Since it is 1916, its not quite the same as the younger ones. Too bad we live too far away or we'd be working on them everyday. I hope she joins this forum but I know she is crazy busy.