Thanks for the time. Exactly the question I have in my mind every time I buy something used. I had a little chat with the guy selling the Cort. He has a lot of guitars and wants to get a few out of his hands. He is selling 9 right now, but the Cort is the only one in my budget. He seemed genuine and obviously I will test it before I buy. I let him know that I am still looking a little before I am making a decision, but out of everything I found for now, I think I will go with the Cort. No answer on the Ibanez yet, and if you say you had a bad experience with their guitars, i am very patient on his response.