"Tim Douglass" wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 13:14:51 -0500, "Greg O"
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"Greg" wrote in message
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I have seen used tools at pawn shop priced higher than the same model
at
the
BORG. It is certainly not the first place I would look for a bargain.

True, Very true, but every so often you find nearly new tools for a good
price, like a PC 352VS, 3x21" belt sander, for $30, a PC693LRPK, router
kit,
standard base and plunge baser, for $125. Sure not a great deal, but it
was
like new, and included about $100 in carbide bits. A Crapsman 16ga brad
nailer for $25, likw new, and a PC7538 router for $125, also like new.

Sheesh! Last time I checked the pawn shops around here they want
80-90% of brand new price for something that looked like it had been
dragged behind a truck for a mile. Nail gun that was 299 at the Borg
was 279 at the pawn shop, but the pawn shop one didn't have the case,
was dinged all over, splashed with paint and featured a nice dent in
the magazine. I've done much better on e*ay.

Tim Douglass

http://www.DouglassClan.com

That same pawn shop has another PC7538 router. They are asking $275 for this
one, and it is used! It has been sitting there for six months or so. The one
I bought they were asking $175, and after three trips they went down to my
offer of $125. Right now that router is on Amazon for $319, plus PC has a
$50 rebate on purchases over $300, making the out the door price $269 plus
tax.
I do HVAC work for aliving so a set of AC gauges caught my eye. The tag was
marked $175, I offered him $50, several times! The last time there I told
him anyone can buy the same exact set new for $125. He still would not
budge!

As for those who say they would rather spend the time in the shop, often I
drag my wife and daughter along on my pawn shop rounds. They buy CDs and
video games. So it gets to be a family outing!
Greg