Well, I finally put it up on eBay, so if anyone is looking for a
clean, working Sangean ATS818cs... here it is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ESSE%3AIT&rd=1

FWIW, the radio had little use since I had a Sony ICF SW77 that got
the brunt of my attention. Sold the Sony, now selling this one and
will probably get a GE Super Radio or CC Radio (please don't laugh) as
my use is just about 100% talk radio. Don't know if anyone cares, but
I'm a non-smoker, the radio is 100% functional and nice looking, comes
complete with original Sangean box, manual, wall-pack, and antenna
adapter. It has all the bells and whistles for shortwave, plus that
nice ability to record a program while you sleep or whatever.

If this radio doesn't reach reserve, I would consider working out a
trade (partial) for a clean GE Super Radio III or a CCRadio. If
interested, post a note here, and we'll discuss the possibilities.
Thanks for looking, and thanks for all the help and advice.

Mike