Nee advice on used Grizzly table saw

[Charlie Davies]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post to SMC. Many thanks to all the contributors for all of the great information.

I'm at the point of purchasing a TS to replace my 25 year old 1 hp Craftsman TS. I have no issue in buying used tools. Where I need help is in determining the fair market value.

I have found the following package and was looking for input on its value.
Grizzly G1023SLW 3hp TS (purchased new in 2006)
Oldham 10" stacked Dado blades
Delta Tenoning Jig
Incra� Miter 2000
3-1/4 HP Variable Speed Porter Cable 7518 router

All of these items are in excellent condition and have been very well maintained. The seller purchased them new and has built a few items with them. They are asking $1550 for the package. Is that a fair price? Is not, what would be a reasonable price price to pay?

Many thanks for any and all opinions.

Regards,
Charlie

[Tim Morton]

seems high to me...i could be way off but i would think $900 tops...and that is considering it is all in perfect condition and you need and want all of it.

[Cary Falk]

It's a good saw but the price is way off since you can get a new Left tilt with a riving knife for about $1200. I was going to say between $7-$800.

[Guy Belleman]

Well new, all of this would be:
G1023RLW $1225
Oldham Dado 100
Delta Tenoning 130
Incra miter2000 190
VS PC 7518 350
or total $1995
plus shipping

If you want all of that stuff, and in good shape, $1000 might be reasonable.
If otherwise, then a lower offer would be a better value.
I loved my G1023, but then I bought it new and knew its history.
If you keep saws for 25 years, or longer, then get a new one. The G0690 is very nice.
The new built riving knife features are nice and a big improvement.
Typically, an 8" dado is used on a 10" saw. This 10" dado may not be useful to you.

Good luck.

[david brum]

Agreed on the price being too high. Used G1023s go for around $500 in my area. It does sound like he's offering a nice package of accessories, but too close to retail to offset the possible problems of buying used.

I'm a big fan of buying used. The bugs are generally already worked out, plus you don't have to endure the headache/heartache of shipping damage. I usually look for prices around 50% of retail or less. That is a good, solid saw but there are untold thousands of them out there. They frequently turn up on craigslist for good prices.

[scott spencer]

I'd buy new stuff at that price. $1550 very high for used.