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Perhaps it would be okay if you had some way of knowing that it was from a sealed healthy system. Otherwise it could be a tad safer than the proverbial service station sushi.
It depends. Do you feel lucky today?
Nothing ac related is cheap. Do it once do it right, and it’ll last many many years.
Used from a junkyard? They may have a warranty, dont buy used from an individual