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Yeah, but I don't know how to price them.
If I put them on auction the buyers will sort out their value.
Yeah, it takes a little more work on your part to research ebay first.
Yeah, but I don't know how to price them.
If I put them on auction the buyers will sort out their value.
Have looked a couple of times.Yeah, it takes a little more work on your part to research ebay first.
Yeah, it takes a little more work on your part to research ebay first.
I bought mine about the same time but got them through a supplier that gave the employees of the company I worked for huge discounts on Starrett tools. At the time I bought a 1" micrometer, 2" micrometer, 3" micrometer, combination square, 196 back plunger indicator set, and 2 6" rules. The total bill was less than $200.00. I couldn't believe the price, so I asked them to double check. They showed me the price sheet and I was shocked to say the least.50.00!
My first Starrett combination square with protractor head and centering head was 180.00 back in 1981-1983.
Had to have it payroll deducted for about 2-3 months.... my B&S 1-2 mic purchased experienced but still with a nice appearance, carbide faces and tenths, was 50.00 about the same time period.
One thing people have forgotten is
American made products were expensive.
I saw them some time ago on I think the Penn Tools site and was wondering how good they are. I’ll have to give them a look next time I need something.Another often overlooked brand is PEC. Made in the USA and IMHO every bit as good as a Starrett or B&S.
A new Starrett combo square today costs about $150. $180 in 1982 would be almost $570 today. So the price of these tools has dropped significantly. I bought my first Starrett combo square around the same time, 84-85 it was an investment!50.00!
My first Starrett combination square with protractor head and centering head was 180.00 back in 1981-1983.
Had to have it payroll deducted for about 2-3 months.... my B&S 1-2 mic purchased experienced but still with a nice appearance, carbide faces and tenths, was 50.00 about the same time period.
One thing people have forgotten is
American made products were expensive.