I like buying used things all the time, and I've even bought a used receiver. There are a lot of downsides to buying something used, especially if you shell out a few hundred dollars. Don't expect the accessoriesI had to buy them separatelyThe dangers of buying used mean you're not getting everything included in the box. You should be able to see ahead of time if the receiver you're buying is shipped with a remote or not. There are a lot of downsides to buying something used, especially if you shell out a few hundred dollars.