Live rock question

[Toxik]

I was talking to a guy at work today that has had his live rock in a rubbermade container for 6 months. I'm not sure if he has had a heater in the water or done a water change at all. He thinks that all life is gone and is just base rock. I havn't seen it yet but he was saying there are some very nice pieces, big and flat. I was thinking of buing it off him but not sure if it is a good idea. Do you guys have any advise? What would it be worth? I don't want to rip him off nor do I want to be ripped off.
Thanks
Dave

[fishoholic]

I would think most of the life would be gone, however if you cycled it properly within 3-4 months it should have life on it again.

[dreef]

Yup no worries,throw it in a tub and cook it,it will come back to life,and be pest free.

[BlueAbyss]

Isn't this how people cook rock? Throw it in a Rubbermaid container for half a year with no light or anything? Maybe I missed something...

If it's been kept wet without circulation you will most certainly have a cycle from all the dead stuff.

If the pieces please you, I've seen base rock advertised for around 4 bucks a pound (in bulk boxes).

[Toxik]

Isn't this how people cook rock?

I've never cooked live rock before so I wasn't totally sure of the end results if it was still live rock or base rock.

[new but handy]

base rock at J&L is $50 for 50 lbs