New Solo on craigs Question

So I founf this on Craigs list and gave the guy a ring to see if I could check it out. Sounds like a good deal to me. It would be my first Gas Auger. Anything I should be looking for when I check it out? Thanks for the help guys! Oh yeah he’s asking 300 bucks!
Brand new in box StrikeMaster Mag 2000 2HP Ice Fishing Auger, 8.25″ Drill –
*Fuel Primer and Compression Check for Easy Starting
• Electronic Ignition with Automatic Timing Adjustment
• Boron Steel Chipper Blade
• Tufflite Dupont Zytel® Handle System
• 40:1 Transmission with Heat Treated Gears
• Polymer Gear Casting – 1.3 lbs. Weight Reduction
• 2 H. P. Solo® 37cc 2 Cycle Engine
• 24 oz Fuel Tank
• Environmentally Friendly
• Optimum Exhaust Gas Removal with Fluted Diffusion System

$300 for that auger is not a bad deal. But, for what its worth, Luke just picked up a 2.5 HP for $325 at Cabelas last week. The 2 HP you’re looking at is the single chipper blade. Personally I’d look for a deal on an auger with the twin lazer shaver blades. They’re out there… and the deals will only get sweeter as we get deeper into the season.

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The 2 HP you’re looking at is the single chipper blade. Personally I’d look for a deal on an auger with the twin lazer shaver blades.

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I’d agree 100% with James here. After making the switch from the chipper to the lazer this ice season, there is simply no comparison.

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The 2 HP you’re looking at is the single chipper blade. Personally I’d look for a deal on an auger with the twin lazer shaver blades.

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I’d agree 100% with James here. After making the switch from the chipper to the lazer this ice season, there is simply no comparison.

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X3, You want the lazer blades, there is no effort involved with these blades. The chipper blade will require a downword force. It might be a little early yet for good deals at the store but if you are willing to hold out, there can be some great steals out there.
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Cool. Thanks guys. I’ll wait for the lazer blades then. I’ll just keep looking.

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$300 for that auger is not a bad deal. But, for what its worth, Luke just picked up a 2.5 HP for $325 at Cabelas last week. The 2 HP you’re looking at is the single chipper blade. Personally I’d look for a deal on an auger with the twin lazer shaver blades. They’re out there… and the deals will only get sweeter as we get deeper into the season.

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Wow $325, was that the 2.5 hp solo with the lazer blades?

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$300 for that auger is not a bad deal. But, for what its worth, Luke just picked up a 2.5 HP for $325 at Cabelas last week. The 2 HP you’re looking at is the single chipper blade. Personally I’d look for a deal on an auger with the twin lazer shaver blades. They’re out there… and the deals will only get sweeter as we get deeper into the season.

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Wow $325, was that the 2.5 hp solo with the lazer blades?

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That’s my understanding. This wasn’t an advertised price. This was a “let me talk to the dept. manager” price.