spin the wheels and make sure the rims are true, and hubs are smooth. If so, buy now. Then clean, adjust, etc.
you won't lose money flipping it imo.
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1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"