Not sure why you think this is my first internet purchase or why you are assuming I'm going for the lowest price but the contents clearly only list the controller. It's called covering your a** when you know you're buying from someone that averages 10 days shipping time. Seems reasonable enough to not make assumptions and be sure I shouldn't need to order other parts that may also need to ship from Hong Kong. The seller is "mixtea" and is a 110VAC STC-1000 controller. His prices range from $26-$30 and ships from Hong Kong. I also just noticed other sellers are not showing the probe in the contents.
I didn't think this was your first purchase on the internet
s. Guess you didn't get the joke. I was implying you weren't being very savvy, like a person new to the internet
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Here is the summarized version-
Q: Does a seller I am not mentioning include a probe in an auction listing I will also not provide?
A:Yes.
You: Mystery solved. Looks like I am good to go, then.
Me:????
How is that check going to "cover your a**"?
Also, Hong Kong = China in case you haven't been keeping up with global politics.
The only reason I assumed you were going for the lowest price, is because there are many other sellers (recommended in this thread) all within $1 of each other and the normal price of ~$26. Why else would someone pick an unknown, if not for price. Given the complete lack of information in your original post (seller name, link to auction, etc.), I gave the standard buying advice so future buyers don't make the assumption that all sellers and controllers are the same.
Your seller, Mixtea now that you stated it, is a known seller that had some negative reports early in this thread, but lately seems to have had satisfied customers.
There are many sellers that do specifically state 110V, dual stage, and that the probe is included. I suggested buying from them, mainly for future readers. There continue to be many cases of newbies purchasing 220V or single stage only controllers.