I didn't buy the amp on audiogon. I got it on ebay. Really, the guy didn't have much feedback, but what he had was positive, so I took a chance. The claim was that it was "like new" (exact words) and had been tested. Once I got the amp out of the box, it was clearly NOT like new, with scratches on the chassis and faceplate and rust on the screw heads. I also found out that his "testing" consisted of hooking the amp up to see if it played.
Anyway, the guy did contact me today and the position that he took was that it was working when it left him, so I must have done something to it.
The buzz/hum that I'm hearing now is much less than it was hearing before the repairs and the amp doesn't shock me any more when I touch it while grounded. I'm considering it fixed and I'm the proud owner of a tank of an amp. I really like the way it sounds.
I'm gonna email the guy a copy of the invoice and see what happens.
At least, now, I have an old amp that I've always wanted and that has been gone through and I have peace of mind.
Thanks again everyone.