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Post by rocklicker on Aug 10, 2021 0:25:11 GMT -5
Hi, longtime member here but I don’t login that much these days. I am looking to sell most of my lapidary equipment. It’s some saws, grinders, and a few other things. I have some project grinders, things I have been meaning to update and haven’t. I have decided to scale down and just keep a big slab saw, one grinder, and the tumblers. I don’t think I’m going to get back into cabbing and if I do I’ll get new equipment then.
Does anyone here have advice on selling equipment? Should I sell locally or on the forum and what is the best way to ship heavy equipment if I do so? How do I figure shipping charges? Should I check over all the equipment or just sell it as it’s been sitting for many years?
Thanks,
Steve
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Post by MsAli on Aug 10, 2021 6:00:44 GMT -5
Hi!
My thoughts
First, I'd put some pictures up here. Many members in CA and surrounding states and some may even be willing to pay shipping
Also, there are several Gem and Mineral societies in and around your area. Call them up and advertise in their newsletters.
Sell as IS unless your willing to invest the time to look them over
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 10, 2021 9:42:33 GMT -5
There are a few options I can think of. Like MsAli said, post them on the RTH Marketplace board and with your nearby clubs. If it were me, I would do local pick-up only. You can also list them on Ebay as local pick-up only. Facebook also has Marketplace groups. I'm sure there are some in your area and surrounding towns.
Whether you sell it as-is or not is totally up to you. I would probably at least plug them in and see if they run. People will want to know at least that much. Shipping machines (unless it is small) is a huge hassle and really expensive. Don't know that there are many people willing to pay $100 or more in shipping charges.
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Post by Tommy on Aug 10, 2021 10:09:42 GMT -5
Hey rocklicker I’m interested and within driving distance so I could pick it up locally, let me know what you are looking to part with. I’m interested in saws, arbors, flat laps, faceting machines, rocks… Stop by Napa and pick me up?  |
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Post by Tommy on Aug 10, 2021 10:15:32 GMT -5
Hi, longtime member here but I don’t login that much these days. I am looking to sell most of my lapidary equipment. It’s some saws, grinders, and a few other things. I have some project grinders, things I have been meaning to update and haven’t. I have decided to scale down and just keep a big slab saw, one grinder, and the tumblers. I don’t think I’m going to get back into cabbing and if I do I’ll get new equipment then. Does anyone here have advice on selling equipment? Should I sell locally or on the forum and what is the best way to ship heavy equipment if I do so? How do I figure shipping charges? Should I check over all the equipment or just sell it as it’s been sitting for many years? Thanks, Steve Hi Steve the suggestions put forward are good ones - I would venture to guess that with the local presence here in n.CA we could get a good deal of it sold for you pretty quickly through the forum. Pictures are the key and I can assist you with that if you need it - you are welcome to email me photos and I can help you post them. |
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Post by perkins17 on Aug 10, 2021 12:30:02 GMT -5
rocklicker just out of curiosity, how much would your cheapest cabbing machine cost? I definitely can't afford them new.
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 11, 2021 16:06:25 GMT -5
Tony Funk buys and travels...
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