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200 is a good price, normally they go for about 250.
You're probably right about the contacts. You can clean the contacts (with for instance denatured alcohol and a q-tip) or re solder them. But most of the time a good clean does the job.
I don't know exactly what the process would be on the jx8p, but on for instance the Juno you can take the entire key-board out after you detached a few cables (do remember where they go so you can reassemble it later). There's probably a rubber strip hiding all the contacts, so you'll need to remove all the keys and their springs (don't loose them!) separately in order to remove the rubber strip. Perhaps this rubber needs a bit of cleaning as well (but don't use alcohol ). It's a bit of work and perhaps even a bit scary, but it's not as hard as it seems.

Should I buy a Casio SZ-1 sequencer for about 50 euros?

Should I get an Arp Omni 2?

I know someone who is selling one, how much do they go for?

I looked at one a few years ago for a colleague who bumped into it. It's almost the same as the sequencer in the CZ5000, except the CZ5000 is 8 tracks (and it's build in the synth, which seems more useful to me). And unlike the sequencer on the RZ1, I believe you can insert and delete single notes.
The SZ1 is a 4 track sequencer, but only real-time, note recording or overdub. It can hold one song in it's memory, but it does have tape dump (which requires a din plug). It has 1 midi in and 2 out, and internal and external clock. Personally I wouldn't spend my money on it, there are much more useful sequencers around. But I reckon it can be fun to use, like the Roland jsq60 can be fun...

Edit: I found the manual on my computer: http://www.sternstudio.com/SZ1_manual.pdf

I've seen some listed for $1500, and others go for $300.  I guess it depends on the shape really.  A lot of them seem pretty beat up. 

If I had the chance to get an Omni 2 that works well I'd have a hard time resisting the urge to bring it home!

I got an Omni that needed a full re-cap, and all the sliders either replaced or taken apart and cleaned.

The filter mod is worth doing if you're handy with a soldering iron (or like me, got a pro to do it all).

Mine is a belter now.... the strings are pure heaven

DX Strech.... The unit doesn't light up when the power is on, and the guy wants 200

The Dx stretch only has midi out I believe, the Dx sounds great, and it'd be nice to have extra sounds but for this price you could get 2 normal ones if you're patient.

My friend just sold a fully working for

Aren't you confused with the DMX? those are more expensive. Obie DX goes around 150 euros, a stretch one probably 100 more...so a broken one should not cost that much

Thanx all... They are quite rare in my area, that was why I got my panties in a bunch... Seems like I would have gotten robed blind so thanx.

Fostex 2440 ..very Large mixer.
maybe too large for what it does..any opinion? max price?
i can test it over a weekend and bring it back if i'm not satisfied..