Joe Analssandrini wrote:

When you buy
used, you are buying "someone else's problems." (Why, in general, would
someone sell a radio that is perfectly good?)

I disagree. While you have to be careful when buying used equipment,
you can get a lot more radio for less money.

Why would someone sell a radio that is perfectly good? Lots of
reasons. Maybe they bought a newer more expensive receiver. Maybe they
got it at a great price at an estate sale and want to make a quick
profit (nothing wrong with that). Maybe they just have too many radios
and are cleaning out their shack. I've bought lots of good used stuff
from eBay without a problem. The main thing is to check the feedback
rating of the seller.

Art N2AH