Exactly how do you get the capacitors from the recyclers? is that something they do, pull caps off stuff? I've been wondering this for a long time if it's possible to go this route when I'm looking for capacitors for my IIvx.

on another note, if they're only asking 30 bucks for it, it may be worth it to get it and then sell it to someone here that would really want it. better than being recycled.

See if you can power it up and check if the CRT has any burn-in, next time you're there.