Chevalier mill... missed
As Max Smart would say, "Missed it by THAT much!"
Got over-bid by $50. Well... looking for another one... LLoyd |
Chevalier mill... missed
Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:
Got over-bid by $50. ... Lemme guess ... you bid what you thought you could steal it for, rather than the maximum that you were willing to pay? BTDT, but I'm learning, Bob |
Chevalier mill... missed
Bob Engelhardt fired this volley in
: Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote: Got over-bid by $50. ... Lemme guess ... you bid what you thought you could steal it for, rather than the maximum that you were willing to pay? BTDT, but I'm learning, Bob No, actually; given that it needed significant repairs, I bid 1000% of its scrap metal value. That cuts out all of the metals dealers, and only left me competing with serious bidders who wanted it as a mill. You can't win 'em all. But when it's a "pig in a poke" you have to bid lower than you would if it were working equipment. LLoyd |
Chevalier mill... missed
On 2009-01-02, Bob Engelhardt wrote:
Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote: Got over-bid by $50. ... Lemme guess ... you bid what you thought you could steal it for, rather than the maximum that you were willing to pay? Great approach. i BTDT, but I'm learning, Bob -- Due to extreme spam originating from Google Groups, and their inattention to spammers, I and many others block all articles originating from Google Groups. If you want your postings to be seen by more readers you will need to find a different means of posting on Usenet. http://improve-usenet.org/ |
Chevalier mill... missed
"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote in message . 3.70... Bob Engelhardt fired this volley in : Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote: Got over-bid by $50. ... Lemme guess ... you bid what you thought you could steal it for, rather than the maximum that you were willing to pay? BTDT, but I'm learning, Bob No, actually; given that it needed significant repairs, I bid 1000% of its scrap metal value. That cuts out all of the metals dealers, and only left me competing with serious bidders who wanted it as a mill. You can't win 'em all. But when it's a "pig in a poke" you have to bid lower than you would if it were working equipment. LLoyd Good approach. The other guy might have actually "lost"! |
Chevalier mill... missed
"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:
No, actually; given that it needed significant repairs, I bid 1000% of its scrap metal value. That cuts out all of the metals dealers, and only left me competing with serious bidders who wanted it as a mill. I know the feeling. I've been in auctions when out of the whole crowd, only two people want an item. Usually the other guy wants it more. :( Are you looking at the old bridgeport mills with BOSS controls? Wes |
Chevalier mill... missed
Wes fired this volley in
: "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote: No, actually; given that it needed significant repairs, I bid 1000% of its scrap metal value. That cuts out all of the metals dealers, and only left me competing with serious bidders who wanted it as a mill. I know the feeling. I've been in auctions when out of the whole crowd, only two people want an item. Usually the other guy wants it more. :( Are you looking at the old bridgeport mills with BOSS controls? Wes In fact! I won a bid today on Ebay for a 22-year-old Bridgeport CNC with the Boss-9 system. It's in service *(no repairs necessary)*, guaranteed not to have any problems that will prevent work to 10ths, and comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee. AND, it's only 100 miles from my house. I pick it up Monday. For $2600, it will cost me less than the Chevalier would have after repairs. LLoyd |
Chevalier mill... missed
"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:
In fact! I won a bid today on Ebay for a 22-year-old Bridgeport CNC with the Boss-9 system. It's in service *(no repairs necessary)*, guaranteed not to have any problems that will prevent work to 10ths, and comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee. AND, it's only 100 miles from my house. I pick it up Monday. For $2600, it will cost me less than the Chevalier would have after repairs. Sweet! I am very happy for you. Once you collect it, post a link to the bid, not before. I hope you give us a report on moving and commissioning it. We can vicariously enjoy your new joy. Wes |
Chevalier mill... missed
Does that make it an SX or DX EZ trak?
Pete Stanaitis ----------------- Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote: Wes fired this volley in : "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote: No, actually; given that it needed significant repairs, I bid 1000% of its scrap metal value. That cuts out all of the metals dealers, and only left me competing with serious bidders who wanted it as a mill. I know the feeling. I've been in auctions when out of the whole crowd, only two people want an item. Usually the other guy wants it more. :( Are you looking at the old bridgeport mills with BOSS controls? Wes In fact! I won a bid today on Ebay for a 22-year-old Bridgeport CNC with the Boss-9 system. It's in service *(no repairs necessary)*, guaranteed not to have any problems that will prevent work to 10ths, and comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee. AND, it's only 100 miles from my house. I pick it up Monday. For $2600, it will cost me less than the Chevalier would have after repairs. LLoyd |
Chevalier mill... missed
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: Does that make it an SX or DX EZ trak? It's a Series I R254 CNC. Not retrofitted. This machine was CNC from the day it hit vellum. LLoyd |
Chevalier mill... missed
Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:
In fact! I won a bid today on Ebay for a 22-year-old Bridgeport CNC with the Boss-9 system. It's in service *(no repairs necessary)*, guaranteed not to have any problems that will prevent work to 10ths, and comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee. AND, it's only 100 miles from my house. I pick it up Monday. For $2600, it will cost me less than the Chevalier would have after repairs. Oh my GAWWWD! You trying to cause an uptick in suicides? Geez, Lloyd, you ought to put a "gloat" on the subject line to warn us! Jon |
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