Just wondering, but which mill do you really want: an RF-25 or an RF-30? Or do you care? Given the fact that you live in the LA area, I would think that there are lots of machines to choose from if you're patient and are willing to take some time. Also, are you willing to invest time/$$$ in an older machine to remove rust or make repairs, or do you basically want something that's
pretty much ready to go? (As far as bearings are concerned, any older machine could need them.) And of course, saving a couple of hundred bucks on a machine but then just spending it on tooling is no help.
All of these questions are important in deciding how much a machine is worth, (to you).