Well, the one I'm presumably buying tomorrow is perfectly mint. I have 6 hi-res pics and it looks impeccable! It also has a new tape, comes with extra tape and has recently been serviced.
I won't disclose the price I'm paying because I don't want to make any one openly weep!
This thread is mostly academic for me. I know myself WAAAAY to well to think for a split second that I won't buy this thing tomorrow! I am a sucker for 'vintage' FX and gear anyhow. Even more-so when it comes to an item I've lusted after and revered for as long as I can remember!