> [...] I mean come on, one of your links is for a PC keyboard that's > even missing a key! I've been looking for one of those for years! You see, years ago I found a lose key in the trash... Seriously, I totally agree with Chris, though I do think that for very specific stuff, let's say a second hand hi-end audio card, and maybe even a synthesizer, exceptions can be made. As long as the S/N ratio permits it. maarten