I recently bought a Singer 155 Walking foot machine with base and everything that would come with it new except for attachments. I paid $250 for it. I was ecstatic, wanting to use it for awnings I'm going to build.
I was cruising ebay, and saw one for $995 opening bid, and a $1200 Buy-It-Now. I did locate a site that were selling them for $725.
I'm still smiling.
Steve