Should repaired equipment be stated in the ad??

If it's repaired, there's nothing broken. What is there to report?

If it is currently broken or defective, this should be reflected in the ad and in the Audiogon rating so that the purchaser can make an informed decision.

I asked a seller recently is there was anything I should know about on a item he was selling and his response was " I have tried to list everything about these in the ad"

When I was searching the forums I saw a thread he started asking how to get this particular item fix and who could fix it " Long story, but I fried the upper mid left channel on my pair " stupid error " occurred.

I think this should have been in his ad,if not he should have at least disclosed this to me when I emailed and asked "is there was anything I should now about"

Just my opinion that's why I am curious what others think.
Thanks

Buying something that is still supported by the manufacturer seems a sensible precaution when buying high priced second hand audio items, IMHO.

Otherwise, I'd suggest to go for "bargains" only and accept that there is a high degree of risk - especially as audio users damage things quite often (a blown tweeter, a fried amp or a bent stylus being par for the course for anyone serious at this hobby...in fact most loud house parties will usually blow a domestic speaker, as they just aren't up to that kind of abuse)