Ads with "Checkup"

I usually take it the same way as robert8409. I'm sure there are cases like Kinsekd, but I beleive they are in the minority. Maybe I'm just a glass half empty kind of guy, but I also belive it was sent in for repair and the owner decided to sell upon return.

well, I suppose any buyer could ask for a copy of the receipt showing all work performed.

Pushes the bounds of believability IMHO. Goes great with memorable lines such as "box opened to inspect contents only" or "selling for a friend".

i dont buy it for 1 second,i emailed 1 constant seller & asked why all his ads say just back from audio classics & i got the speech about making sure the gear was up to mcintosh factory specs but at the same time the items come with no guarantee,smells like hype to me.

I hear ya!
I've been looking at some vintage tuners over at ebay and many of the ads state that the unit has been checked by a technician, cleaned and all buttons and switches lubed.
Gives me the feeling that I'm the one who is being lubed.