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Post by janeofsometrades on Sept 12, 2017 16:18:58 GMT -5
TLDR-how much would you pay for used model T or Loritone 3A
Hi all,
I'd really appreciate some guidance. I have spent the last 3 days and too many hours scouring the internet looking at new and used tumblers. I found a few used (always some risk, of course,) and I'm wondering your thoughts on if you would buy it and how much you think it's worth. I really appreciate the advice bc I'm frusterated and unsure. Here goes...
I found Loritone models 3A, one with grit, rock and spare belt 3A with 4 cans of grit Both between 80 and 90.00
I found a lot of model T, Thumblers Tumblers, I'm looking at the ones that come with the kit, some seem to be in the older box, with all the rocks on the front, and some are in the newer box, the red one. The ranges I have found them for are from 50.00-70.00
Are any of those good deals? Does the box (so, age,) matter? And if so, what would you consider a deal or a dud?
By the time I get the responses they might be gone, but any help would be great.
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Post by grumpybill on Sept 12, 2017 16:36:06 GMT -5
In early June I paid $72 (after shipping) on eBay for a Lotone 3A, opened but never used. Included grit kit, plastic pellets and stones.
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inbtb
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Post by inbtb on Sept 12, 2017 16:38:38 GMT -5
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Post by coloradocliff on Sept 12, 2017 16:59:52 GMT -5
Be patient Ms Jane, You are learning a lot about tumblers in your search and patience will reward you if you use it. I like a larger rotary because a smaller one is too small the first week, true!! Keep a thread going until you score a good, big one really reasonable and remember, The price you are seeing is their "Asking" price. Ladies can negotiate a better price too. After all the person selling it is done with it and means less to them. Maybe trade something. I traded a kidney for a rock saw.. grin.. Oh wait.,. May have been just a favorite fantasy.
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Post by Wooferhound on Sept 12, 2017 17:12:30 GMT -5
Did you try and tumble any Kidney Stones ?
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Post by janeofsometrades on Sept 12, 2017 17:42:46 GMT -5
All of my prices are including shipping... The model T seems to be a pretty good deal, but now that I say that I realize I have no idea.
There doesn't seem to be any larger ones on eBay right now... well there is one, but it's pretty darn old.
I also want to tumble my jewelry, which I know I'll have to do one at a time.
There is a Loritone 33B for 100.00, but I was hoping to start with something less expensive till I get the hang of it.
So should I do one of the model It's? Or just save up?
Thanks for all your help!
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Post by agatemaggot on Sept 12, 2017 19:23:04 GMT -5
Try checking with Minnesota lapidary supply, they usually have an assortment of good used tumblers. Have the # handy (1-763-631-0405 ) ask for Val Carver, he usually can tell you what he has in stock without having to stop and look. I have bought several tumblers from him , rotary and vibro- systems. He seems to have the best prices in the mid-west from what I have seen, while you are talking you might get a handle on grit and polish.
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Post by coloradocliff on Sept 13, 2017 1:53:24 GMT -5
Did you try and tumble any Kidney Stones ? No but about wet my pants when I passed a couple.
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Post by coloradocliff on Sept 13, 2017 1:55:04 GMT -5
Try checking with Minnesota lapidary supply, they usually have an assortment of good used tumblers. Have the # handy (1-763-631-0405 ) ask for Val Carver, he usually can tell you what he has in stock without having to stop and look. I have bought several tumblers from him , rotary and vibro- systems. He seems to have the best prices in the mid-west from what I have seen, while you are talking you might get a handle on grit and polish. Awesome idea.. Might have just helped a lady in need.. Didn't realize that a company would do this.
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Post by coloradocliff on Sept 13, 2017 1:59:00 GMT -5
All of my prices are including shipping... The model T seems to be a pretty good deal, but now that I say that I realize I have no idea. There doesn't seem to be any larger ones on eBay right now... well there is one, but it's pretty darn old. I also want to tumble my jewelry, which I know I'll have to do one at a time. There is a Loritone 33B for 100.00, but I was hoping to start with something less expensive till I get the hang of it. So should I do one of the model It's? Or just save up? Thanks for all your help! Save your money and be patient. Maybe someone will have an extra one that they will sell or donate. Patience Ms Jane. Gosh its hard when you want to start yesterday..
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Post by youp50 on Sept 13, 2017 2:29:05 GMT -5
Buy new. I bought a used 3a for grandkids, all that's left of the original purchase is barrel and frame. Quite a bit more a piece at a time, than a new unit. Motor, pulleys, belt, bushings, etc.
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Post by janeofsometrades on Sept 13, 2017 15:51:49 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Yes, I do want to start yesterday;) I will just wait a little longer, I do need to try and keep my cost pretty low. I'm not working right now due to autoimmune disease and migraines. It's very soul sucking to not be able to work when you want to, planned to... so I'm looking for another hobby that can help with my time and give me a sense of community.
Sorry, that was kind of a big unload. Anyway, thanks guys.
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Post by coloradocliff on Sept 13, 2017 21:59:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Yes, I do want to start yesterday;) I will just wait a little longer, I do need to try and keep my cost pretty low. I'm not working right now due to autoimmune disease and migraines. It's very soul sucking to not be able to work when you want to, planned to... so I'm looking for another hobby that can help with my time and give me a sense of community. Sorry, that was kind of a big unload. Anyway, thanks guys. Well you came to the right bunch of people and got a great attitude to make a good and fun member. We're all glad to have you. .Dont make us regret it.. hehehehe Something will turn up and until it does, read, read, read old posts here. Do a search in the forums for tumbling. Some really awesome tumblers here, I'm not one of them. hehehe but I give er heck.. Go fund me might be a good way if I knew how to set it up.
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Post by spiceman on Sept 13, 2017 23:00:44 GMT -5
Stop. First of all Jane don't be sorry. You did nothing wrong.
This site will help you, in more ways than one.
My opinion, buy new. Less worries or hassel if it does go bad.(a used tumbler) I'm sure you will get hooked, then buy used. You know good deals by then.
If you have to fight the tumbler to get it to run good, You may lose interest.
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Post by janeofsometrades on Sept 14, 2017 10:43:17 GMT -5
Stop. First of all Jane don't be sorry. You did nothing wrong. This site will help you, in more ways than one. My opinion, buy new. Less worries or hassel if it does go bad.(a used tumbler) I'm sure you will get hooked, then buy used. You know good deals by then. If you have to fight the tumbler to get it to run good, You may lose interest. Thank you everyone, and thank you Spiceman for telling me I don't need to apologize. I have realized I say "Sorry an average of 36 times a day, one day reaching 83. I hate to involve gender, but I know we woman do tend to apologize more often than we should. I do it so often I don't even notice, and I'm trying to work on that, so thank you. There are a couple used and a couple new tumblers I'm looking at, but if the price is really great on a used one I'm not sure I can turn it down. I'm doing some nannying soon, it isn't much but it should be enough to get me a lower priced tumbler. Where should I post some of the used ones I'm looking at to see what you guys think? Would a model T for 55.00 be a good But? Thanks, A
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