Thanks for the help and opinions! I see it's not necessarily a popular machine, but she did say it was her favorite. She doesn't sew a lot and she has a machine that works, so there isn't a lot of pressure. I don't feel there's much to lose in spending $20-30 trying to find a machine she's happier with. If it doesn't work, oh well. :)

Usually when I find a machine for $20 - $30 or so it has issues. You can bet a T&S will have bobbin area issues. There is a lot of info how to repair.

I have a Touch Tronic 2001 and love it. I also used to own a Touch and Sew.