Yeah, I know what you mean. I bought an LS1 off Ebay and the engine was supposed to be good. When I got the engine in my possession the bottom end had spun bearings, missing rod caps and bolt, missing oil pickup tube and windage tray, the injectors were all plugged. I spent about $1500 having to rebuild the engine and replace the missing rod assemblies and other missing parts to get it usable. I called the guy and read him the riot act about cheating me and he told me he bought it in the same condition I bought. He bought it for a project and didn't use it and tried to recover money lost on his purchase. I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I guess I am an old softy that thinks most people are honest.