Remember that we have had several natural disasters of late that put alot of equipment and material under water which was usually contaminated with who knows what. There are warnings to be careful about used cars. I know I have seen the same mentioned about telephone equipment which gets dried out and sold on the gray or refurbished market. No reason not to extend this to wire and cable. If you don't buy from a reputable supplier you take your chances.

-Hal

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