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I think I mentioned that I take a similar approach.  But hell,  I don't check compression on anything.  If someone has a fresh receipt from a shop I know that says they put on a new cylinder or replated one,  it means something.  "Fresh topend"  means almost nothing.   Used parts.  I offer based on what it is worth needing plating and a fresh piston unless I know the bike well.  Sometimes all the owner is asking is what I would be willing to pay based on the above anyway.   No need to look further.  Buy,  take home and take apart.