Hello Bill, I agree mostly with the other advice. It is a shame that this model 99K-31 was produced with a poor quality case. It is a 3/4 model and has a back tack function, compared to the earlier knob control variant, so in a better condition would be quite desirable. Singer Sewing Info has more detail; (I hope I haven't broken the rules by giving that name). These machines are often missing their bobbin plate but replacements can be got and new bases can be made. The motor is just bolted to the body so could be removed for repair/servicing/wiring if necessary. It could all cost as much as the asking price unless you wanted to do the work yourself, which many do. There are lots of videos and a couple of useful forums elsewhere. The screws were manufactured by Singer so any machine that is dumped is a tragedy as the spare parts are lost as well. Some places have dumped items for sale and it's better to get one that you can collect yourself and not have couriered to you, depending on the packing skill of the seller. I have ten of these beautiful machines and do very little sewing on them... I hope you find your machine before too long.