Is this a good deal?

I was just wondering if anyone knows if these two specific kits are good, and any more information about them. Are these good deals, or too good to be true? I found them both on craigslist locally. I'm a newbie, and would like to get some sort of lighting setup. If I were to get one of these kits, what would I need to trigger the stobes, and what would you suggest? Sorry for the newbie questions. Here are the kits.

Thanks in advance
-Sean

1.For Sale:Novatron 600 ws Lighting kit. Novatron 600 WS power pack with 3 heads stands, umberellas and case. $200. Cash only. First come first serve.

2.For sale:Calumet Monolight lighting kit 750ws head and 250 ws head. Cases, stands, umberellas, reflectors, etc. $400. Cash only. First come first serve.

icebat wrote in post #9541337
I was just wondering if anyone knows if these two specific kits are good, and any more information about them. Are these good deals, or too good to be true? I found them both on craigslist locally. I'm a newbie, and would like to get some sort of lighting setup. If I were to get one of these kits, what would I need to trigger the stobes, and what would you suggest? Sorry for the newbie questions. Here are the kits.

Thanks in advance
-Sean

1.For Sale:Novatron 600 ws Lighting kit. Novatron 600 WS power pack with 3 heads stands, umberellas and case. $200. Cash only. First come first serve.

2.For sale:Calumet Monolight lighting kit 750ws head and 250 ws head. Cases, stands, umberellas, reflectors, etc. $400. Cash only. First come first serve.

I havent priced novatron lighting but the first deal looks like a bargain for a beginner to me. Its pretty much a studio only thing because you use a power pack that each head must plug into, but thats a lot of gear for $200.

The second is perhaps a little pricey but still cheaper than 1 640ws alien bee. Perhaps with the gear included its worth it, condition would be important I think

You would need a triggering method, probably a radio trigger would be your best option.

gonzogolf wrote in post #9541650
I havent priced novatron lighting but the first deal looks like a bargain for a beginner to me. Its pretty much a studio only thing because you use a power pack that each head must plug into, but thats a lot of gear for $200.

The second is perhaps a little pricey but still cheaper than 1 640ws alien bee. Perhaps with the gear included its worth it, condition would be important I think

You would need a triggering method, probably a radio trigger would be your best option.

That's what I was thinking, seems like a lot of gear for $200. Anyone else have any experience with either kit or brand?