I passed one up late fall last year for $250 as it had been sitting in a unheated, but enclosed deck, it looked like crap. I know the guy who bought it, and have seen it, was a HUGE mistake on my part. Pictures where horrible, machine was above average shape, just looked like hell in pictures as it hadn't been cleaned up in maybe 5 years. But most here have it right, what is it worth to YOU? Depending on where you live how many more will you see for sale? I have been in the market for a Tempest, and all i have is empty spot for it and 4-5 sad stories about my stingy --I'm attempting to get by the auto-censor and should be beaten after I re-read the rules-- not buying one I would grab in a heartbeat now. I'm getting close to one of those cross country trips and paying to much.