Going Price for PM 3520A?

[Russell Neyman]

I have an acquaintance who is selling his Powermatic 3520A, with an asking price of $3200, including an odd assortment of tools. Is that a reasonable price? I don't know when the A-series was sold, but it seems to me this machine is at least nine years old, right?

[Sid Matheny]

They were making them in 2005 but don't know when they started. That price seem to high to me.

[tom lucas]

A new 3520C (replaces the A), is just a right about $4000. It does depend on what he's selling with it. Two or three Vicmarc/Oneway chucks thrown in, then the $3200 wouldn't be too bad. But, by itself, that's a bit high. Me, I'd be thinking $2600 tops. Now if your friend is in need of cash, you might pay more to help him out.

[CHARLES D Richards]

I sold my 3520B for $3000 2 years ago when I bought my Robust AB. I had the PB about 2 years and sold it for what I paid for it used. All that being said the 3520A price seems high to me as well. Personally, I wouldn't pay much more than $2200 for that lathe. Like Tom mentioned if the tools are top of the line then maybe that would add a little but for me not much

[John K Jordan]

I have an acquaintance who is selling his Powermatic 3520A, with an asking price of $3200, including an odd assortment of tools. Is that a reasonable price? I don't know when the A-series was sold, but it seems to me this machine is at least nine years old, right?

Seems high, but the "odd assortment" of tools that came with it might make a difference. A few years ago I paid $3000 for a used 3520B and that was with the bed extension. The 3520a model is a fine machine, but I agree with others that somewhere between $2000 and $2500 would make more sense. At $3000 I'd probably look for a B model.

Ernie Conover said he tested a 3520B in 2005 so the 3520A is older than that. I don't know when the A came out but Ernie said " In 1996 my mentor, Rudy Osolnik, convinced Powermatic to build the 3520A, which was based on his Oliver 159."

Here's a similar question from 2012.
https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?186654-Powermatic-3520A-Price-Question

JKJ

[Ralph Lindberg]

For a bare-bones, no add-on's he's asking too much. ESS has been selling freight damaged 3520C's for not much more.

It does depend on what else he has, I'm not recalling from the FB post if Rick listed what else was actually included

[Russell Neyman]

The post included a photograph of "miscellaneous tools" which didn't impress me. The photo of the lathe showed it with a chuck so I assume that is included, but there's no guarantee.

This discussion confirms my feeling that the price is too high by about a grand.

[Roger Davis TN]

Hello, what seller is (ESS) freight damaged 3520c for sale? Thanks, Roger.

[Alex Zeller]

It really comes down to location. Around here I doubt you could find that lathe used for less than $3k. If one did come up on Craig's list it would be gone in hours. I kept an eye out for about 2 years before I gave up trying to find a used one. The best I could do was find older Delta gap lathes with the reeves drive for around $800. Anytime something nicer or newer came up it was, like I said, either priced close to new or gone in a heart beat. That goes for pretty much all woodworking equipment around here.

[John K Jordan]

It really comes down to location. Around here I doubt you could find that lathe used for less than $3k. I kept an eye out for about 2 years before I gave up trying to find a used one. ...

If looking for a lathe perhaps expand the search area a bit. I pulled a trailer well over 1000 miles (round trip) to fetch the 3520b in my shop.

JKJ

[Justin Rapp]

Hello, what seller is (ESS) freight damaged 3520c for sale? Thanks, Roger.

I am interested in knowing who ESS is also?

[Joe Kaufman]

About 6 months ago a 3520B with extension went for $1450. I don't believe it was ever listed on craigslist. The previous owner was a woodworking club member that had passed away.

[Steve Mathews]

About 6 months ago a 3520B with extension went for $1450. I don't believe it was ever listed on craigslist. The previous owner was a woodworking club member that had passed away.

FWIW I sold my 3520A a few years ago for $1400 without accessories except for a steady rest. It was a nice lathe and performed well.

[Alex Zeller]

If looking for a lathe perhaps expand the search area a bit. I pulled a trailer well over 1000 miles (round trip) to fetch the 3520b in my shop.

JKJ

When I was looking I was searching in about a 500 mile radius. Farm equipment (like a turning plow) go for huge money here where in the midwest they can had for 1/4 the price.

[Cary Falk]

I am guessing Equipment Sales and Surplus out of WA state

[Harold Wright]

The serial number should tell you when it was built.

[Jeff Jackson]

The serial number should tell you when it was built.
My 3520A has the date on the motor plate.

[David Utterback]

The price of my 3520A was $1900 about 2 years ago IIRC from a local auction site. The bidding was pretty active. It came with some tools but less than needed to turn anything.

[Ralph Lindberg]

I am guessing Equipment Sales and Surplus out of WA state

Yup, they are the authorized outlet for damaged PowerMatic and Jet. BUT, they do NOT ship. You must pick up. Both Russell and I know who they are I used the ESS rather then name. But that is about the cost of one of their restored 3520C's.

[Ralph Lindberg]

This is why we shop at ESS when we can, $1495 for a PM1000 Powermatic table saw.

[Ralph Lindberg]

The post included a photograph of "miscellaneous tools" which didn't impress me. The photo of the lathe showed it with a chuck so I assume that is included, but there's no guarantee.

This discussion confirms my feeling that the price is too high by about a grand.

At least, today ESS has a new 2020 for $2720

[Roger Davis TN]

ESS Equipment Sales and Surplus is unique in its ability to provide you with "straight from the warehouse surplus" from JET, Powermatic, Wilton, Oliver, Performax, Columbian, and Conquest; as well as unmatched pricing on NEW items from all of these premium names1801 W Valley Hwy N, Ste 105, Auburn, WA 98001

[Geoff Crimmins]

Yup, they are the authorized outlet for damaged PowerMatic and Jet. BUT, they do NOT ship. You must pick up.

I've asked them about shipping before and they seemed willing to do it. The problem is that you pay the full cost of freight shipping, which is often too expensive to make it worth buying one of the surplus machines. Especially if a new machine can be had with free shipping. It's possible they have changed their policy and will no longer ship surplus machines.

[Alex Zeller]

Are they willing to do it or just willing to let you set it up and load it onto a delivery truck? If you set up the shipping then you have to deal with them if they damage it.