If it's in good shape, it sounds like a really good deal - I have a 2002 DCS range and it's still going strong. Is it the model with the self-cleaning oven or not. Mine has the self-cleaning oven and I paid around $3700 new.

That one sold before I could get it, but I found another (2002 model) for $600! It's in good shape except that the oven igniter has to be replaced. Anyone know how difficult that is to do? What's the process like?

I have an open burner AG model from 2002 & it's a wonderful range although I've never had to replace an ignitor; it still looks & cooks like it's new. $600 sounds like a bargin to me if it's in good shape - there's no way I'd sell mine for that!

I went to see it today. It's definitely been USED. Could use an extremely thorough cleaning. Just some observations:

1. Decent amount surface scratches on the top "lip" at the front of the range. Could barely feel with fingernail. Probably easy enough to buff out with the right rubbing compounds and whatnot.

2. More surface scratches around burners on stainless steel. Owner says it's from cleaning, again - shouldn't be hard to fix.

3. Some of the lettering above the knobs came off. Friend had a good suggestion - sign shops can usually do custom die-cut vinyl lettering. I could remove the original letters and stick on new ones. Easy fix.

4. General grime - it's a heavily used stove. There's definitely some grease/stains showing under the burners. The oven has some grime that needs cleaning off, and the racks have some discoloration. Nothing that rubbing compounds, pressure washing, elbow grease, etc. can't fix I assume.

All the top burners work. The oven works if you manually light with match, but won't ignite on its own.

Oven lights are out.

They're having a repair person come in to see if the igniter is the only issue with getting the oven to work.

I'm going to offer $500 given this may take some more effort.

What do you all think? Do you think I have a chance in "refurbishing" this range?

If the oven lights aren't working, there's definitely something more than the oven ignitor problem; maybe an electrical wiring problem or a broken wire unless both bulbs are burned out. Did the lights go out at the same time the ignitor died?

How are they lighting it with a match? The floor in my oven isn't made to come out easily - at least not without removing the racks & rack holders although this seems to be a closed burner unit which may be different from my older model.

Actually I just talked to them. They had someone look at it. Igniter is fine and getting power. Tech thinks it's a bad relay issue and amendable, and that the unit is solid otherwise. Thoughts?