[mikethedruid]

I absolutely agree, Ed. I never buy sets which have already been "restored." That is not my hobby, never has been. Ever since I was a kid it is the thrill of taking an old set which no longer works, diagnosing the problem, and bringing it back to life. Back in the old days I could often find these sets actually being thrown away on trash day, or be given them by friends and neighbors who knew of my hobby. So, still today, I don't buy sets somebody has already restored. I buy the ones which are sold for "parts or restoration." The sad thing is, some people see the prices the restored sets are selling for, and set the price for their unrestored set the same. It gets maddening.