Lens Lube?

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I am looking at buying a (new to me) Canon 24-105 L, first series. There is a light layer of lubricant on the barrel. None of my other lenses have any lube, but none of my other lenses are L glass.

I'd probably not really worry about it other than, while trying it out, I ended up with a couple of sensor spots that the internal cleaning cycle and a puffer couldn't remove. This is the first time I've had this level of sensor spots with my 70D. I don't know if it is just random chance, or if that lube has somehow found a way to gum up my sensor.

They're asking $450, so it appears to be a good deal. But if it's just going to foul my sensor because of some good faith attempt to maintain the lens, maybe not such a good deal.

Thoughts?
 
Lubricant on the barrel????
Makes no sense to me, and without knowing further sounds like a "red flag."
Did they wipe the lens with Armor-All to make it look good?
I do NOT want oil/grease on my hand from handling the lens.
 

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