It's rough. VERY rough.It arrives dirty. VERY dirty.It's finicky. VERY finicky.BUT BUT BUT... with a little patience... it works.I will echo other reviewer's sentiments that, if you want a plug-and-play machine, this one is not for you.If however, you are mechanically inclined and don't mind the task of cleaning, filing and polishing it up, learning the ins and outs of how it works, and doing some regular tweaking, then I can confidently say it is worth the time and effort.In order to reach it's potential value to you, half your fun must be in the pursuit, and not the goal. I personally enjoyed the shining up process, learning how it works, and learning how to make it work properly. I watched at least a dozen youtube videos (highly recommend Harrison Hightower's Manly Acres youtube series before purchasing). There is a Facebook page dedicated to this machine, also recommended. This machine has forced me to learn a lot about how a sewing machine works, basics of thread sizes and tensioning, and trouble shooting, kind of like boot camp for sewing machine operators. Having passed this test I fear no machine should I ever decide to upgrade.Through the process I have bonded with this little hunk of junk, that has been part of the joy of the experience, and for the moment it is running smoothly and reliably. So what do you have to lose? Well, besides $120, there's several hours of your time, frustration, part of your sanity, and deep seated feelings of failure and shame if you give up and toss it in the trash.Why are you still here? Stop reading and go get one already. Don't say you weren't told.