On Jul 2, 6:56=A0pm, Tanus <Tanu...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> nospam...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> > A year ago my woodworking husband passed away and now I am forced to
> > sell the tools our son and son-in-law couldn't use. =A0Any idea on how
> > to price used tools. =A0Fortunately he has an inventory of purchase
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> > and price of large tools. =A0Example Delta Lathe, bought 1993 for $575
> > from neighbor, to most recent 2006 Delta Shop Master B.O.S.S spindle
> > sander for $200. =A0Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
> My condolences on your loss, m'am.
>
> I think how I'd approach this is in a number of different ways.
>
> 1. Use your inventory of tools (but not nec. the original price) and
> compare them to what's being offered on the used lists on the web.
> Craigslist, Kijiji, and any other lists that you can think of. To some
> extent it doesn't matter if they're local to you or not, long as they're
> in the same country. Average out the prices you see for each item and
> see if that rings true with you.
>
> 2. See if the son and/or son-in-law have a feel for what a reasonable
> price might be. They've expressed some interest and may be able to help
> more.
>
> 3. If getting maximum price is not what you're trying to do, see if you
> can find someone who'll take the entire lot. Price per tool will be
> lower, but you may be able to sell all of it in one transaction.
>
> 4. If money is not figured into it at all, many schools/charities/WW
> clubs will gladly take the lot off your hands for you. Many will give
> you a tax receipt for it.
>
> I'm sure the other guys have many different ideas, but maybe these will
> be able to start you off.
>
> Tanus
Also, posting the general area you are in might spark some interes
right here. You could also do local auctions on eBay, start it at $1
with no reserve and let the Gods decide.
My condolences as well.
-Jim
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