cr85r

If the reeds are bad it might run, but will really have a loss of power, when the reeds chipped on my blaster it would run with the throttle open but had absolutely no power.
 
If it won't run at all only way would be to check the reeds. If it'll start and the reeds are bad it sounds deeper and like its bogging out real bad...at least thats how mine was. You still will be taking a chance but if its a good deal then I say go for it.