On Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:25:27 -0400, 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. Any idea on how
to price used tools. Fortunately he has an inventory of purchase date
and price of large tools. Example Delta Lathe, bought 1993 for $575
from neighbor, to most recent 2006 Delta Shop Master B.O.S.S spindle
sander for $200. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.


Look at ebay. For equipment in very good working condition expect
50-80% of new cost. In general, the lower the price the faster it
will sell. Delta is considered a decent brand, although less so in
recent years (made in Taiwan/China is not the best). You might give
a better deal for someone buying more than just one item. Quality
hand tools can be expensive and will generally hold their value better
than electrical machines. You may want a trusted woodworker to take
a look at these tools, evaluate the condition, and provide a value
guess that will help give you an idea. Use the local paper
classifieds or Craigslist to get buyers, or you can use an auction.