I never considered long-distance purchase of something like that.
As a pick-up, it'd be fantastic to get one new and still in the box.
I'd part with some money, if the dish were attractive (brand, condition, accessories, size, etc).
Beats the hell out of having to disassemble a 20 year old dish on site, with rusty bolts, & a yard of cement on the pole! -
But to buy something like that sight unseen?
And then pay to have it sent to me?
Besides, what're the chances the box would even be in condition to ship?
Looking forward to some good news on this dish.
Hope a local gets it and has a great story to tell! - :up