Thank again That was where I started InventoryI wish that I could tell you that, but it was way too long ago. Another way would be to look for comparables on e bay on "finished" items.
Perhaps doing a thorough inventory of items present would be a good start.
Thank you I will do so Thanks againThis comes up a lot. IMHO, There is no quantifiable price for used machinery. The value is what someone is willing to pay for it where and when it is being sold. Looking up prices on places like eBay are not accurate, as most of the machinery there is listed way higher than it actually sells for (I've seen some machines sit there for years) Although, you can search "sold listings" and get some idea. Machinery dealers will always offer low as they have to flip it and make a profit. Other factors are; location, machines are more valuable in some areas "Machine deserts" where there are few good ones available. Accessibility, where the machine is, how easy is it going to be to move out of there? And of course, the overall condition and accessories included.
If you are interested in buying it make an offer of what you think is a fair price and take it from there.
i was there once. bought 242 tons of GM tooling - and was told at a bar how to pronounce "lancaster"
Guys Here are a few photos to start,good advice on the client base or lack of. Makes a difference if you are stepping into income or have to develop it yourself
As mentioned above, location and whether or not it's a "package deal" will greatly affect prices.
All the equipment you have shown is well made/heavy duty and good names!
I do not have personal experience with much of it, but one data point:
A few years ago, I spent CAD$600 on my 1947 SouthBend 9" bench top lathe. It had good spindle bearings, quick-change gear box, taper attachment, but no chucks, no steadies, no toolpost, and a broken flat belt.
That lathe looks bigger(full cabinet, is it 13"?) and better condition than mine. It shows some light rust on chuck and hand-wheels, but likely mainly from dis-use. The ways still look rust-free! It looks to have a large quick-change tool-post.
Of course, a close inspection of spindle, ways, lead-screws and nuts is required to assign a precise value.
If it comes with accessories (3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks, any collets, taper attachment, steadies, etc.) that raises the value.
I'd likely be in the $1200-1500 ballpark for that lathe alone (with pictured chuck and toolpost).
Perhaps $2000 if there are more accessories.
-brino
I'm interested to know what are your plans . Are you wanting to start a job shop and run it as a business ? Or are you retired and want a hobby shop ? Are you wanting to keep this all in place ? Is the building part of the sale ? Is there a product associated with this shop that you could produce with the machinery and sell ? Any customers ?