Glenn Howard
07-27-2008, 9:13 PM
I found a used band saw on my local Craigslist. I'm thinking what he is asking is a bit high, but would like some feedback. He has a Grizzly G1019 complete with a riser kit and three extra blades. He says the saw is practically unused and the lowest he'll take is $275 (down from his asking price of $300).
After doing some research, I believe that the G1019 which is no longer in production was only a little over $300 new. Grizzly still sells the riser kit for $32.50.
He claims that he paid over $100 for the riser kit alone and $20 each for the blades. By my math, I would think that $200 for the saw, $30 or so for the riser, and $60 for three blades (assuming they're new) adds up to $290 tops for what he has. Even if he did pay $100 for the riser kit, the fact that Grizzly sells it for $32.50 makes it no longer worth what he paid for it.
I've had my eye on the G0555 which would put me back $471.50 delivered. From what I've read, the G1019 is not a bad machine, but is a little less powerful and not as good for resawing. For my needs, I think it would suffice. Is he asking too much, or should I pull the trigger?
After doing some research, I believe that the G1019 which is no longer in production was only a little over $300 new. Grizzly still sells the riser kit for $32.50.
He claims that he paid over $100 for the riser kit alone and $20 each for the blades. By my math, I would think that $200 for the saw, $30 or so for the riser, and $60 for three blades (assuming they're new) adds up to $290 tops for what he has. Even if he did pay $100 for the riser kit, the fact that Grizzly sells it for $32.50 makes it no longer worth what he paid for it.
I've had my eye on the G0555 which would put me back $471.50 delivered. From what I've read, the G1019 is not a bad machine, but is a little less powerful and not as good for resawing. For my needs, I think it would suffice. Is he asking too much, or should I pull the trigger?