Is This A Good Deal??

[cabinetman]

LOML and I were out shopping today looking for a lamp. We were in a large furniture store warehouse, and in the back was a group of woodworking machines. Here's what was there:

10" Ryobi BTS15
Rigid 6" jointer
Rigid 14" bandsaw
Jet 10" contractors saw
Router table/formed fence

Wife took pictures with her phone, but never did that before. She is now trying to get them to our computer. The book says to email them, so she's working on setting it up. So if anyone is interested, we may be able to post some pics, but don't hold your breath.

Anyway the guy wants $1000 for all of it. I don't think he will part it out. The machinery is in Pompano Beach, Florida.
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[final_t]

It depends: if you're going to use ALL of them, AND they are all in prime shape, then maybe. The Jet TS is the sticking point: it depends on the model # of it, which could account for the lions share of the cost.
As for the images, if your camera has a memory card slot, move the images to there, and pop the card out and put it on a flash card reader. Otherwise you're going to pay pay pay to get them off from your cell phone provider.

[cabinetman]

I have no need to buy any of these pieces. I'm posting this deal if anyone else is interested, you can PM me and I'll give you the phone number.

I got the pictures!!!
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There is a homemade router table sittin' on top of the Jet, and there is some type of router fence (black) there also. Didn't see any wings or fence for the Jet, but didn't get to talk to the guy who actually owns this stuff. The machinery is being stored at this warehouse by a buddy. That's who I talked to.
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[GrantV]

we have a Rigid 14" bandsaw at one of our shops at work that has literally been getting abused for years and takes it well. I'd say it would be good for you if the price is right.

I say go in with cash and put forth a lower price, maybe 650-800, if he goes for it you could then sell what you don't need on CL

[sweensdv]

Judging by all the rust on the iron I'd be a little concerned about the condition of those tools. It sure looks like they weren't taken very good care of by the owner.

[Knottscott]

From the pic, the Jet "Contractor Saw" looks like a 22" deep universal motor direct drive benchtop with legs...a $300-$350 saw new and an arguable value at that, which would pretty much put the $1k total asking price for the group well over the top for me. You can get the BS and jointer new for ~ $750, but neither of those saws would be worth much to me, and aren't likely to fetch much in resale.

If I'm wrong, and the Jet is a full size contractor saw with outboard motor, that saw would have ~ $250-$300 value to me, but the $1000 total asking price would still seem high.

I don't see a buy signal here...I'm not "feeling it"!

[LCHIEN]

looks to me like the best pieces are the ridgid BS and jointer, maybe $700-800 new.
The surface rust seems to be minor and could be cleaned up easily on those cast iron tools. The BTS saw is almost worthless except as a rank beginner saw and the Jet saw is hard to judge since its mostly covered up... as dustmight suggests its not a hig end Jet, so the value might be in the range of a couple hundred. I reach the same conclusion as DM, pretty much overpriced as a group. Most people would not want two table saws anyway.

[Uncle Cracker]

Most people would not want two table saws anyway.

If you bought that package, you still would not have two table saws, IMHO. I'd wave about six Benjamins under his nose, and if he doesn't take it, I would not let it bother me too much.

[LarryG]

Where is the "Bargain Alert" is this thread? From the section header:

Bargain Alerts Use this forum to post info about a great bargain you have found on any woodworking related item. Please be aware that posts in this forum will be deleted once they expire or if they are found to be unworthy. Please, no "gloats" unless it is a deal that others can get. The items posted should be new and/or refurbished merchandise, and must be available to more that just the posting individual. Also, suffecient information should be included that would allow an individual to find the item, preferably on the web or through a local store.

[messmaker]

He provided items that are for sale. He provided information and photo's as well as a price. It might not be a bargain but I think it could be if a member in the area works out a deal on the lot. I don't see it being any different than a Craigslist alert.

[LarryG]

The last time this was discussed, some months ago, the concensus was that Craigslist items are a special case that can go here as long as they are an actual bargain that someone might be able to take advantage of. "Joke" CL listings (i.e., seller is asking an absurdly high price for his item) should go into Coffee Pot, as should topics like "Where can I get a coupon?" or the like. This is Bargain Alerts; it is NOT "The Shopping Section."

IOW, if it's not known to be an actual bargain, it doesn't belong here. As Jeff Schronce noted the other day, the rules for this section have really been getting abused lately.

We also agreed that the subject line should tell what the item is, the price, and ideally the source, rather than vague phrases that tell you nothing.

[cabinetman]

Where is the "Bargain Alert" is this thread? From the section header:

Bargain Alerts Use this forum to post info about a great bargain you have found on any woodworking related item. Please be aware that posts in this forum will be deleted once they expire or if they are found to be unworthy. Please, no "gloats" unless it is a deal that others can get. The items posted should be new and/or refurbished merchandise, and must be available to more that just the posting individual. Also, suffecient information should be included that would allow an individual to find the item, preferably on the web or through a local store.

It may not have been a "bargain" to you, but may be for someone else. This is what these types of posts are meant to do. Having "stumbled" on what was a "possible find" and going to the trouble of documenting the machinery and getting contact information was done with the interest for others. For anyone even slightly interested, they would be given the information to contact the owner and negotiate the price. I could have just walked on by. I wouldn't for a minute try to decide how much of a bargain it could be, that's why I made the post.

We have moderators for screening posts. You may not have fully understood the post, so in the future, If you need more details before you question the voracity of a post, I'll be more than happy to explain it to you.

Messmaker replied to your post with qualifiers which echo my sentiments.
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[cabinetman]

He provided items that are for sale. He provided information and photo's as well as a price. It might not be a bargain but I think it could be if a member in the area works out a deal on the lot. I don't see it being any different than a Craigslist alert.

Exactly my thoughts. Some here have the need to split hairs. It's entirely up to the readers of a post to determine what could be a "bargain".
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[BigguyZ]

I don't think it's worth what he's asking. I had an opportunity to get a Rigid BS used for $200, so that'd put the TS and Jointer at $800, which they definitely aren't worth.

[cabinetman]

I don't think it's worth what he's asking. I had an opportunity to get a Rigid BS used for $200, so that'd put the TS and Jointer at $800, which they definitely aren't worth.

You're probably right about that. At the time of the "find", I had no idea of their individual value, and the asking price seemed in a range that may be negotiated to a price that would be in more of an el cheapo range. Plus, there was also the possibility of some of it being "parted out".

I've always had a method for buying used stuff, whether it being tools, motorcycles, cars, or weapons. I would take cash in large bills. In one pocket I would fold up what I thought would be a killing. In the other pocket, enough to cover the one pocket and the difference to make up the asking price.

When I make "my offer", take out the large bills and offer it. If he's hungry, it's a deal. For any further banter, if I'm still game, I'll cough up what I need.
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