Reply by Don W

I’d say not as long as they look like the pictures. Things to typically avoid is broken parts, especial when there is a break in the sole, around the mouth or anywhere un-repairable. Missing parts, but you can usually see them in the photos, and all these look complete.

Depending on price (is this seems like s a steal) I don’t worry to much about the wood, I can fix or replace that. Stripped screws holding the knob and tote can be a bear to fix to.

Almost anything is salvageable if you want to make the effort.

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