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  1. 02-22-2009, 6:31 PM #1
    Chip Lindley
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    Gloat Time! Finally!

    Found this 2-stage Quincy on CL (Springfield MO) about 20 minutes after the guy posted it last Thursday! The ad read:

    "NEAR NEW QUINCY 5HP 60 GALLON. PURCHASED NEW 2 YEARS AGO. USED ONLY ABOUT 30 HOURS. HOLDS 175 POUNDS PRESSURE. ITS BEEN IN STORAGE FOR 1 1/2 YEARS. DIVORCE FORCES SALE. A STEAL @ $400. PHONE CALLS ONLY NO EMAILS.

    Well.... I stole it! WooHoo!! 300 mi. roundtrip with a good friend (and his 2-axle trailer) to help! I been needin' a serious shop compressor for some serious sandblasting, etc.!! The LAST compressor this old man will ever need! ...GLOAT!!...
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    [/SIGPIC]Necessisity is the Mother of Invention, But If it Ain't Broke don't Fix It !!
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    Great score on a beaut of a compressor. Just wondering, who makes the motor? That should be hard to wear out and is probably quiet too.
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  4. 02-22-2009, 7:09 PM #3
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    Thanks Bob! Itsa BALDOR! WooHoo!!
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    Unbelievable deal - YOU SUCK!

    Seriously, those are great compressors. There was an 80 gal. 7.5 HP one on our CL for $2K (high, IMO). I think you got yours for one third of list.
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    A Baldor motor to boot! I have a 175 PSI two stage Shulz that I like, but that Quincy would look very nice in my shop. I'd change the lighting and color scheme to accomodate it. Do you have a Blast cabinet in mind?
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    Chip,

    That's definitely a gloat. Congrats!
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    Quincy

    Congrats, nice unit
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    Beautiful machine and a sweet deal. Congrats!
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    congrats, that is a nice compressor..I know you will love it and wonder how you ever lived without it
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    Quincy

    I am really envious. I have been looking for weeks on all sites and have seen plenty of junk and unrealistic prices. Great score! A Qunicy for 4 bills is a very nice price. Well done. Enjoy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chip Lindley View Post
    Well.... I stole it! WooHoo!! 300 mi. roundtrip with a good friend (and his 2-axle trailer) to help! I been needin' a serious shop compressor for some serious sandblasting, etc.!! The LAST compressor this old man will ever need! ...GLOAT!!...
    Yep! Dat thar is definitely a serious shop compressor and a serious gloat....you lucky dog!

    Helps to catch those craigslist ads early!........Also helps to have a good friend with a 2-axle trailer!

    ....Time to break out da Dynabrades......

    ENJOY......Did I mention that you're a Lucky dog?
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    Great find on what sounds like a great deal, Chip!
    Glad you got to it first.
    I "derated" my two stage down to 150 PSI shut-off so I could use the run of the mill regulators and filter bowls of the Borgs.
    I used to shut off my units power, but now I close a 3/4" ball valve at the tank when not in use.
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    Congratulations on the big score Chip.
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  15. 02-22-2009, 11:25 PM #14
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    Yeah. I'd say that was worth the trip. I love bargains! Enjoy it!
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    I look at Craigslist several times a day waiting for a compressor similar to the one you found. Great deal.
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