So getting back to my other question, what do you guys think about an early serial (under 50K) 2465A version scope, possibly showing an error message on screen at power up, but that otherwise seems to properly display traces and cursors, a bit dusty on the outside but no broken shafts or missing knobs buttons, or any other obvious damage, etc, no front cover or probes, but yes it has the blue screen filter. I have not had a chance to see it personally, but this is what i have so far been able to glean into the situation, and I am still haggling with the owner over a compromise price given probable problems. Just like trying to buy a car without even test driving it first, so how much trouble could I possibly get into....? Ha!