My local Craigslist has a listing for a 10EE. The owner is asking $2600.
I was the first caller, and immediately offered to give his asking price, assuming the machine looks OK. I asked what it needs and he said he doesn't know. He states he bought it from someone who was going to refurbish it and never got around to it, and the same for him.
I'm fairly sure I'm not going to get to see it run. He said he saw it run. (I don't think he has the correct power, FWIW, but I'll try to get him to fire it up, if possible).
He just texted me that he will hold it for me until tomorrow, and has taken the ad down. So, no pics to relay. It appeared to be complete (but the chuck appeared small) and not rusty.
My guess is this is a good enough price that I can probably sell it for the same amount, even if it doesn't run and is pretty worn. Even if we can get it to turn on, I don't have much experience with lathes and won't be able to evaluate it carefully. My inclination is to make sure there are no obviously broken parts on it, and if not, go for it.
Your thoughts are appreciated. If you think I'm being foolish please speak up and state why!
Walt
I was the first caller, and immediately offered to give his asking price, assuming the machine looks OK. I asked what it needs and he said he doesn't know. He states he bought it from someone who was going to refurbish it and never got around to it, and the same for him.
I'm fairly sure I'm not going to get to see it run. He said he saw it run. (I don't think he has the correct power, FWIW, but I'll try to get him to fire it up, if possible).
He just texted me that he will hold it for me until tomorrow, and has taken the ad down. So, no pics to relay. It appeared to be complete (but the chuck appeared small) and not rusty.
My guess is this is a good enough price that I can probably sell it for the same amount, even if it doesn't run and is pretty worn. Even if we can get it to turn on, I don't have much experience with lathes and won't be able to evaluate it carefully. My inclination is to make sure there are no obviously broken parts on it, and if not, go for it.
Your thoughts are appreciated. If you think I'm being foolish please speak up and state why!
Walt