How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?

Funny, because topics like this comes about just as over the past week or two I've been looking at eBay and seeing the reel to reel. It is something I have never owned but am curious in. I think one day in the foreseeable future I may spring for a good reel to reel. I just need to read up more on models and quality etc. But I find this an interesting thread because of its timing for me. Three weeks ago reel to reel would not have crossed my mind. Within the last two weeks it's been lurking in my head and bang now a thread on reel to reel here... Strange?

Mepearson,

I hear ya! I believe the same. Reel to reel like cassette decks have lots of moving parts and it is likely not a typical to have some not operate properly. I suggest that those selling machines that may not work just be upfront. To dump your junk on another buyer is just not right. I know, I know all about caveat emptor, but that still does not make dumping junk onto others correct. Sellers should be honest and they still may sell it to a person who is into fixing things, no not as much as they may hope but so be it. I agree to be prepared to spend a little more to buy a deck that has been tested and maybe reconditioned.