Where to look for repair equipment?

[AUdubon5425]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on the best place to look for used repair equipment. I haven't had any luck locally by browsing the classifieds or placing wanted ads.

I'm specifically looking for an HV probe, CRT tester, tube tester, signal generator (for my radios in particular,) capacitor checker or substitution box. I would also be interested in a test pattern generator, oscilloscope, vtvm and any other useful tool to add to my budding workbench.

I see the stuff on eBay, but am wary about buying this type of stuff "sight unseen" and also reluctant to pay what some call "shipping charges" that should be more honestly described as "wholesale rape."

The only luck I've had so far is a lady who just closed a shop in Texas and moved here; everything she has is pretty new and she's asking $15,000 for it all (parts, manuals, tools) but that's quite a bit out of my price range.