I'd pay $25 for that in a heartbeat, running or not. Even if it needed a new piston, rings, crank seals, Reed Valves and a total carb rebuild, I'd consider it a GREAT project for over the winter.
Let us know what you decide, and keep us posted, please. Lots of pics if you get it.
i dont have it yet but the guys holding it till the first for me does anybody know how these run pros and cons about them well not many cons cause its a lawnboy.