Local High School

I am signed up a for a beginner’s lesson, but recently found out that a local high school will be auctioning off their pottery wheels and kilns. I don’t know what type they are, but in general, would this likely be a good purchase? What are the price ranges I should expect? Also, does anyone know where there would be a studio that gives lessons close to Mansfield Ohio? The one I’m signed up at is over an hour away. Christmas presents Thanks!!