rebuilt wheel -- good thing or bad?

[yotman]

I'm looking at a used wheelset where one wheel has been recently rebuilt with new spokes and rim. Would the fact that it has been rebuilt be a positive or negative in your mind?

[giordana93]

depends on who built it.

[yotman]

Being an ebay thing, it's probably safe to assume I won't know anything about who rebuilt it. Couldn't hurt to ask, though.

[Tobias]

I'd also be concerned about why it was rebuilt. If in an accident, for instance, do you know if damage was done to the hub that is not visible?

[Marcusaurelius]

As someone has stated I think it would depend on why it was rebuilt. If it had just complete a world tour then I would wonder if the hub stills spins smoothly. Ebay can be a bit tricky at times, I always approach things with a bit of skepticism.

[cmg]

new spokes, rim? need to see close up photos of the hub from the seller. i've bought rebuilt wheels from eBay, no problems as long as thing are disclosed.

[ADD]

I'd be concerned if it was done radial as well, as that puts a lot of stess on the flange and is more likely to break if rebuilt.