That's interesting BB. I've given up driving 50 km each way to the tips now as there's no way of knowing if what you want will be there.
Re Talon mowers, I had one in early this year with a broken starter. The plastic tab on the cowling that holds the starter spring broke off so I ordered a new cowl & it's still going. It's a very nice mower actually. Not sure how long the motor will last in commercial use though.
I also picked up a Sanli from a friend who's housing commision neighbours had dumped over the fence. It looks brand new but the rear wheel adjuster mechanism is broken and the starter has broken. I'll see if it goes & hang onto the Honda clone for something.