What is a fair offer for this?

[dtam]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/tls/2305939897.html

[dbhost]

Define fair. It's fair if the buyer agrees to buy it at the sellers asking price.

[gsmittle]

No idea, really, but I'm guessing somewhat less than the $900 the seller's asking.

g.

[sweensdv]

Then again maybe it's not worth less than the asking price, http://www.google.com/search?q=O+%26...67bbe411eebc86

[radhak]

I believe I have see this portable bandsaw in action, and was in awe of it.

Some years ago, when I was just beginning to get interested in woodworking, I happened to visit a shop that built boats, and the guy showed us this (or similar) bandsaw in action - slicing a curve off the end of a 8x8 pillar seemed so easy! He said the bandsaw cost $3000; he might have been exaggerating, or maybe it was a bigger model.

But definitely not for the average home workshop. If I have a workpiece that I can't take to my (stationary) bandsaw because of size, then I'm already in trouble !

So, yeah, the $900 might not be too unreasonable. Like the price for a used Unisaw.

[cabinetman]

If there is an interest, maybe the best way to determine the value would be to check out what a used one similar to the one being sold sells for. That really holds true for any tools or machinery. Then again, if the demand is there, it's up to what a buyer will pay.

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[gsmittle]

Hmm. I has assumed it was a metal-cutting bandsaw. We all know what happens when we assume…

g.

[dtam]

I thought it was a bandsaw with missing table, stand, motor, etc. that's why I couldn't believe the seller was asking for $900.

[lorbay]

U can buy a new one for 500.00

[durango dude]

"fair" is a subjective thing.

I just picked up a ShopSmith for $200 --- and the owner was elated to get the cash, and be rid of the Shopsmith. I was elated to have a drill press - which would easily cost me $200.

If you're interested in something - make an offer. If you get it --- congratulations. If you don't --- no big loss.