Technics SP 10 mc II. Worth looking at?


There is a Technics SP 10 mc II with a Micro MA 88 arm for sale and I’m wondering whether it’s worth buying. Due to local lockdowns I can’t view it. It’s  vintage, but if anything is wrong is it reparable, and worth repairing?  Otherwise I’ll keep looking for a Rega or Linn that I can afford 
laughingfrog
You don’t need any parts if it’s a working unit. Re-cap is cheap and those parts available. But if you are buying a working unit do not try to fix it. Few drops of lube is all you need. You have to make sure the rotation is stable at 33,45,78, no damage on the platter, no lift or any mechanical noise under the platter. You can unscrew the power supply to look inside to check there are no caps leakage.

JP Jones has a site, he can fix everything, his passion is SP-10 mk3 which is more complicated than mk2.

The SP-10 mk2 in perfect cosmetic condition is hard to find, I sold mine for $1500 to local friend, it was the best condition I have ever seen, on ebay they are normally scratched or with beaten corners (I don’t like it) from Japan. 

If you can buy a decent unit for low price then definitely go for it, but make sure it’s working unit.
Purchased mine from Australia, completely rebuilt and cosmetically restored, may look better than new. There are plenty of people to work on them if not rebuilt. Personally, I wouldn't  operate one that's never been recapped and calibrated, those electrolytics getting pretty old. Add a good custom made plinth for best performance. All this won't be cheap, but you'll have a very nice table.
Here is mine, never serviced, like new, no problem for over 10 years. The plinth was $700 with international shipping.

** If you need service use Fidelis Analog
Chakster, you're lucky. If one has been in regular service since new there is better chance those caps may survive longer, if purchaser doesn't know service history I'd definitely change out caps. Sitting is not good for electrolytic caps. Regardless, electrolytic capacitors have finite life.
A bit off topic, but looking at JP site now I finally noticed his short article about Technics SP-10R vs. SP-10 mk III - check this out.