Aww, now now....never cry over a wrecked sewing machine.
What does it do, anyway? (symptoms)

Around here, I've made friends with my local sew & vac store and the guy always has used trade ins that he's rebuilt and warrants. Most under $100 for the basic machines. I sew about 60 school/church play costumes a year on my old Singer Fashion Mate 252, a super basic beginner machine that must be 30 years old, so I know it holds up. Might look for one of those. Check Craigs list in your area too.