True for those who know about the chassis rot issues. There are still some who are not fully aware of the issues these and others have. Given the high prices now commanded for these loco’s one, Poor unsuspecting modeller may purchase thinking they have a bargain and need to do a small repair then actually end up with expensive scrap bar the running gear. Only last week one went on the bay of E, Dutch one, listed as used but like new, tested only and excellent condition. Looking at the side on photos is was very evident that the chassis was swelling, it had a slight bow. Some poor fellow paid 3 figures. I doubt they new about the rot issues. One does not like to speak bad of others or cast aspersions but in this day and age too many lie or are Deceitful with the full true facts.
Personally I agree well over priced for a broken model, I fear someone will think it’s a simple repair and so a bargain.