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I'm in the market for a Jet 6" Belt Sander and a Jet Spindle Sander. Soon.
I've been haunting Craigslist for a while, looking for a deal. I can be patient.
Sometimes.
Yesterday, a guy that lives 30 miles away posted *both* of these tools for sale, saying they were in "almost new" condition. There was a big catch, though: he wanted $650 for the JSG-96 Belt Sander (vs. $715 on Amazon) and $600 for the JBOS-5 Spindle Sander (vs $490 on Amazon). Uh....
I wrote him of my interest, and suggested that his price on the Spindle Sander might be out of whack. He responded that he had a LOT of sanding sleeves for the unit that would be included, so the price was right. "Accessories cost a lot," he said.
I will not be buying these tools from him, even though he did offer $1,100 cash if I bought both. No, thank you.
Here's the question: what is your assumption on what a used tool should cost? FWIW, I think 50% is fair in most cases for a tool that is in perfect running condition. If it's "almost new" I might think about 75% ... but would probably convince myself that's a bad idea. The loss of warranty, plus the knowledge that Jet tools periodically go on sale for 15% off means if I'm really patient ....
Your thoughts?
I've been haunting Craigslist for a while, looking for a deal. I can be patient.
Sometimes.
Yesterday, a guy that lives 30 miles away posted *both* of these tools for sale, saying they were in "almost new" condition. There was a big catch, though: he wanted $650 for the JSG-96 Belt Sander (vs. $715 on Amazon) and $600 for the JBOS-5 Spindle Sander (vs $490 on Amazon). Uh....
I wrote him of my interest, and suggested that his price on the Spindle Sander might be out of whack. He responded that he had a LOT of sanding sleeves for the unit that would be included, so the price was right. "Accessories cost a lot," he said.
I will not be buying these tools from him, even though he did offer $1,100 cash if I bought both. No, thank you.
Here's the question: what is your assumption on what a used tool should cost? FWIW, I think 50% is fair in most cases for a tool that is in perfect running condition. If it's "almost new" I might think about 75% ... but would probably convince myself that's a bad idea. The loss of warranty, plus the knowledge that Jet tools periodically go on sale for 15% off means if I'm really patient ....
Your thoughts?