Thats is real good way of ensuring quality , I know when I rescue a Guitar most of the time they are found in Pawn Shops. And with the damge you get them for a song. But you really REALly have to watch what your buying. Many times what you think is good deal, turned out to be somebodies High school wood shop project. Just watch what you do and read as much as you can, about the Guitar you want.