Bruce Barnett wrote:
"bf" writes:

Bruce Barnett wrote:
I have it. I haven't tried it as a molding cutter, but it's a huge
upgrade to a portable planer.


Thanks. It's had little use, but has been sitting unused for 6 years
(the husband bought it in 2000). I haven't seen it (it's a 2-hour
drive) so I'm trying to give the widow a fair price for it.

Any estimates on the value range?


Some people will probably tell you that a used tool should only go for
about 30-35%
of new value, but I guess I disagree. If it's had little use and is in
good shape (table
not rusted, outside looks good).. I'd say 600-700 would be a fair
price, since it's about 1000
new. (that includes the discount for the 4 hour round trip, LOL.. If
it was local, I'd say 750). If the guy had some molding cutters to go
with it (in good condition), I'd give her more for those.. It kind of
depends if I could use the profiles or not. IMO, a name brand like Jet
should retain more resale.

Are you thinking of buying it, or are you acting as an advisor to help
her sell it?

Searching the completed items on ebay is also a good guage of what the
used price is, although I imagine this isn't an item that comes up for
sale often.