Is this Jet TS a good deal?

[jgrobler]

I can't find much info on this TS, other than the description offered. For those in the know on JET saws, would this be a good deal? (I'm not looking for the jointer or shaper)

http://monterey.craigslist.org/tls/547184450.html

Thanks for any comments.

Johan

[Hoover]

The Jet table saw looks to have cast iron wings and an Exacta fence, all good. The price of $500.00 is rather high, this saw should sell @ $300.00 to $350.00 tops. In December 2007, the Rockler store in Seattle sold a new saw with a cheaper fence for $400.00 out the door plus sales tax.

Normally 50 to 60% of retail new, is the average price for a used saw in good condition.

[Knottscott]

$500 is on the steep side. It doesn't show a miter gauge, blade guard, mobile base, or any blades as extras. I agree with Hoover...the fence and CI wings are nice, but it's just standard contractor saw with a nice fence and CI wings. $500 for a used saw should buy more than that, I might offer $400 if it's in really nice shape and if there are any goodies thrown in.

For $600-$750 you could buy a new Jet Proshop hybrid.

[Uncle Cracker]

I'm with the others... $500 is too pricey. Have seen many better saws in that price range. You might try to negotiate a better number, if he's amenable, or just wait for a better deal to come your way, as it surely will.

[jgrobler]

Thanks for the feedback. That's what I thought, but wasn't sure. I'm not in a hurry yet to replace my BT3, but if a good deal comes along I may jump. But I don't always recognise good deals.

[Knottscott]

Thanks for the feedback. That's what I thought, but wasn't sure. I'm not in a hurry yet to replace my BT3, but if a good deal comes along I may jump. But I don't always recognise good deals.

Well then...that puts you in the driver seat to offer what is a good deal for you if the saw is serviceable....