Unless the TZ and Indy dont cost you more than 3k including fees then stay clear IMO.
You are kidding, right? 
If you can find a TZ or Indy for under 3k, please let me know.
Matthew
not kidding Matt.........if you pay more than 3k for a TZ at an auction your taking a risk. The OP didnt seem to have much of an idea, and should know to be extra cautious with auctions. This is the problem we have developed........people are starting to accept auctions as the normal way to buy goods. Its a suckers minefield, as auctions are used to clear stuff that no one is willing to sell in good working order.
I would expect at an auction that you could see the machine in action as well as inspect the cabinet, playfield, backbox, electrics etc. This wouldn't be any different to buying the machine from a private seller. In that case, I don't see the risk. However, if the machine was turned off and there was no ability to view the machine, then yes I agree with your estimates. That would be like buying a house after only viewing it from the street (on a much smaller scale of course).
Matthew
