Ok - was offered a non running 8N for 1k - only issue is it presently does not start. Per the sellers family, it likely is just a dead battery - they know little more than it was a family members who has passed and no one wants it - so looking to unload quickly.
Overall, looks to be in nice shape - and if it's truly just a battery, its probably a steal. But not being able to hear the thing run still scares me.
I've seen worse condition running examples offered for 1600-2k, and the fact its a later 8N makes them easier to work on..but is it worth the risk ? Got a day to decide if I want it - if not, they have another interested party...Thoughts? Worst case, whats a fair price running and as it sits now?
Overall, looks to be in nice shape - and if it's truly just a battery, its probably a steal. But not being able to hear the thing run still scares me.
I've seen worse condition running examples offered for 1600-2k, and the fact its a later 8N makes them easier to work on..but is it worth the risk ? Got a day to decide if I want it - if not, they have another interested party...Thoughts? Worst case, whats a fair price running and as it sits now?