Does anyone know of a good way to determine the original price of a used shop machine? When shopping for used equipment I like to use half of original retail as a starting point and may go up or down in what I am willing to pay based on condition. This system breaks down when applied to older equipment that is no longer being sold as new. I'm not necessarily talking old 'arn. Vintage machines have their own market.
Example: I'm eyeing a Delta Model 22-675 on CL that's listed for $750. I have no experience with these machines or anything like them. How do I know if that's even close to fair? How do you deal with this issue?
Thanks,
Charles
Example: I'm eyeing a Delta Model 22-675 on CL that's listed for $750. I have no experience with these machines or anything like them. How do I know if that's even close to fair? How do you deal with this issue?
Thanks,
Charles