Buying a secondhand stove

[cshama]

I have found what seems to be a great deal on a used vermont castings stove. I am going to inspect it tomorrow. Is there anything I should check out specifically?
It is from a guy who is remodelling his house.

It seems to me that these stoves are pretty bullet proof but I am really not 100% sure so I need advice.

Thanks

 

[Jags]

Model?
Age?
Need more info.

I would seriously look into the age of the unit, and whether or not it is an EPA Phase II cert stove. Your wood consumption will thank you.

 

[gpcollen1]

On top of that, there is a huge amount of used stoves on the market so make sure to not over pay for one unless it is in like-new condition.

 

[begreen]

Here's an article that may be helpful.

https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/wiki/Used_Stove_buying_Primer/