How Much for Used Equipment?

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  • LCHIEN
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    • Dec 2002
    • 20920
    • Katy, TX, USA.
    • BT3000 vintage 1999

    #16
    Originally posted by phrog
    Thanks to Loring for a very good and useful discussion. I think I'll print that out for future reference.

    well, don't forget that's just one man's general guidelines...
    Surprised there's no other opinions.
    Loring in Katy, TX USA
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    • woodturner
      Veteran Member
      • Jun 2008
      • 2047
      • Western Pennsylvania
      • General, Sears 21829, BT3100

      #17
      Originally posted by LCHIEN
      Surprised there's no other opinions.
      You know what they say about opinions (Opinions are like _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - everyone has one, but no one wants to look at the other guy's)

      When I buy used equipment, I am looking for a bargain. For a unit in apparently top "mint" shape, I might go 50% of actual retail, not MSRP. Most times, for used equipment, I would pay 10% or less of retail for used equipment. I've had too many issues with used equipment that had hidden problems or was misrepresented.

      The exception is equipment I buy through the woodworkers guild - equipment sold by the club for the widow of a deceased member. If I knew the member and knew he was particular about his equipment, I will pay more to help out the widow.
      --------------------------------------------------
      Electrical Engineer by day, Woodworker by night

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      • cabinetman
        Gone but not Forgotten RIP
        • Jun 2006
        • 15218
        • So. Florida
        • Delta

        #18
        Originally posted by LCHIEN
        well, don't forget that's just one man's general guidelines...
        Surprised there's no other opinions.

        I've bought and sold my share of used equipment. I find the retail price has little to do really with the price of used equipment. How desperate either the buyer or seller may be usually sets the scene. As a buyer, I wouldn't buy anything sight unseen. I will have a price in my mind what I think it's worth, and what I'm willing to spend.

        In my wallet I will have nearly enough (but short) the amount of money being asked. In a pocket I'll have what I think is my best deal. It's not that I like negotiating, but it may come to that. So, he gives his price, and I pull out my offer (in big bills). If that doesn't grab it, I may dip into the wallet if I want it bad enough.

        This works as well when buying a used motorcycle too.
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        • jussi
          Veteran Member
          • Jan 2007
          • 2162

          #19
          70% of my equipment is from CL or garage sales. 20% from crazy deals found on woodworking forum. The other 10% I pay retail because it's stuff I need right away or never goes on sale.

          I'm pretty cheap so I almost never pay more than 50% the lowest street price. Most items I buy are well below 50%. I typically use Amazon as a barometer. Plus you have the whole matter of being stuck with a tool that breaks. Most people understand that unless you put price is firm on the ad it usually implies that the price is negotiable. So if it's something I want but not necessarily need I typically ask if the seller will take a lower price. There are alot of woodworkers in my area however, so I have to be pretty vigilant when new deals come. Rss feeds and push notifications help alot. Typically a killer deal is sold within a few hours of posting. And obviously if such a deal is posted I pay the asking price. I also never come right out and commit to a sale without seeing the item first but if I'm really interested I'll say something like... If everything is as described and in good working order I'll take it.
          I reject your reality and substitute my own.

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