I have bought 2 Homelite SXLAO's, Dayton 3400, 7 big jreds 49-80, and 1 stihl 024. All were sold with no surprises to me except the 024 with a toasted p&c, but that was my fault. i always take a socket set, screwdriver, comp tester and spark tester i dont like surprises when its mine. No one has told me i couldn't check yet and if they did i prob wouldn't buy. I have never had a problem with cl but i always go prepared and know what i want to spend. You can get some great finds.