Too many projects Grumpy. Just need to get a really good unit for myself and I will be happy. Learnt the hard way about buying a basket case (ie) the red one I have now.
The latest purchase cost me $400. Has been sitting in shed for last 3 yrs as lady's husband was ill and recently passed away. She said they brought it about 2 yrs before he got sick from a mower shop and paid over $1000 for it.
Anyway will see how good it is next week when I go and pick it up, but from the photo's I could sell it locally and get my money back. The deciding factor was that the reel was in good nick and given a new reel for the Red SB was going to cost me $400 anyway. I should come out even.
I do keep an eye out for the odd bargan in WA, but they go so quick. Plus need to finish project car, motorbike, camper trailer and the jobs to keep the wife happy