Used 1236-This a good deal?

[Moose]

I'm going to go look at a 4-5 year old Jet 1236. It comes with the standard accessories and a griz chuck. The asking price is 300.00. Your thoughts?

[mapleman]

i have almost the same exact set up - have considered selling but i cannot - the cost fo the 1236 has gone down so much i cannot get out what i *think* i *should* get. the $300 is reasonable for the seller - but probably not for you. you can buya brand new 1236 for $400 get a warranty and brand new machine. and the griz chcuk is only $40 item. typically if i buy used i want to pay arpund 50%, maybe up to 60%. any higher it is either family or friends :)

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[WoodMangler]

I think I would buy a new one unless I could get a used one for about $150 or so... maybe a little more if it was immaculate and had very little use... but not $300 for a 5 year old machine...

[volleyheads]

Too much, by a factor of 2X. I have one in NJ you can have for $200.

Best Regards,

Bill

"If it is worth doing, it's worth overdoing"

[Moose]

Hey Bill, just sent ya an email.

[OldGriz]

Sure now that I spend $350 on a new Jet.. you tell me you have one in NJ for $200... and I travel to NY to visit family on a regular basis... you guys just want me to fall so far into the vortex chasing my wallet as I can get... don't you... :) :) :)

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[Al_Rivard]

Recently sold Jeff my 1236 for $200 it was about only 14 months old. Also included a 3" Oneway faceplate, pen mandrel and my sanding disk. I'd really think about one that old for $300!