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1. 
   calvin | Feb 12, 2010 05:37pm | #1

   Never sold anything.

   Never bought anything.

   But why don't you post a picture, description and your general location-in the (I think there's a want-ad folder)......

   Might be easier, provided this site gets any action. Shoot, b/4 you could list it and pity the next guy that wanted it.

   Try it out-Classifieds.

   post it here, Quittintime and BTClassic.

   Fuck Craigs list.

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   DanH | Feb 12, 2010 09:18pm | #2

   I sold a tile saw. Worked out well -- bought the saw (a middle-of-the-road unit from HD), used it to redo the backsplash in our kitchen (two wall), then sold it on CL for half what I paid. Much cheaper than renting, and I had little trouble unloading it (at admittedly a good price) even though this is a relatively small urban area.

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   junkhound | Feb 12, 2010 10:18pm | #3

   Unless you have no kids or no storage space, or are in dire financial straights, my suggestion would be to not sell - one of your kids or in-laws will want those tools someday.

   Heck, I'm still picking up tools at garage sales (everything from drill presses, metal lathes, planers, threaders, etc. down to small hand tools) to be able to give each of the grandkids a full set of automotive, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tools when they get out on their own. Gave both sons full sets of tools when they set up their own households.

   Some item easy to store, some not, so far have not seen a single OBD-II analyzer at a grage sale, but do have 5 extra large 10" table saws, 5 extra joiners, 3 extra drill presses, 2 band saws, 5 scroll saws, etc. stashed away for the grandkids.

   You can build yourself a couple of extra sheds to store the stuff

4. 
   Scott | Feb 13, 2010 11:57am | #4

   I've used eBay and
   I've used eBay and Craigslist, and I much prefer Craigs.

   There's no waiting for bids to finish, no shipping, everything is local, and you can talk and visit the seller. Or, in your case the buyer(s) will visit you. Another advantage is that details can be sorted out by email.

   ....or, you could just give everything to Art (JH), the virtuoso collector.... :-)

5. 
   michael2160 | Feb 13, 2010 03:18pm | #5

   I sold a Jet 17" Drill Press on Craig's List Bay Area last weekend. Posted it on Thursday, got an offer on Friday, buyer picked it up Saturday.

6. 
   IdahoDon | Feb 19, 2010 01:25pm | #6

   You'll probably get more
   You'll probably get more money on ebay, but have the hassle of shipping. You'll get a lot of no-shows on Craigslist so don't offer to go out of your way to meet with anyone or you'll learn first hand how annoying that is.

   The nice thing about CL is you can often post something, have the person meet you nearby and have cash in hand the same day.

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   IdahoDon | Feb 19, 2010 01:25pm | #7

   You'll probably get more
   You'll probably get more money on ebay, but have the hassle of shipping. You'll get a lot of no-shows on Craigslist so don't offer to go out of your way to meet with anyone or you'll learn first hand how annoying that is.

   The nice thing about CL is you can often post something, have the person meet you nearby and have cash in hand the same day.

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   gfretwell | Feb 19, 2010 04:12pm | #8

   I buy and sell a lot on Ebay. It usually works out well. Shipping is pretty easy with US postal service click n ship. Anything that fits in one of the flat rate boxes is real easy. No confusion about what shipping cost will be.

   They will come pick it up at your house.

9. 
   DanH | Mar 16, 2012 08:06am | #9

   Note that the advantage of Craigslist for tools is that it is localized.  You search for stuff in your area, on the assumption that you will go and see it/buy it, rather than negotiating for a pig in a poke and having to arrange payment and shipping.  Maybe not a big advantage for a small tool, but for something like a table saw it's major.

10. 
    JohnWalker | Mar 17, 2012 12:50am | #10

    I buy some tools on craigslist. A couple of other points:

    *often you can try-before-you-buy.

    *you can size up the previous owner, figure how much abuse the tool got, and meet some interesting people! (In our area its often tradesmen going back to europe - tools too heavy to take, different voltage etc.)

    The price should be realistic. I figure 50% of retail for good condition used tools. If you price like that it will be gone by the weekend!

    John

11. 
    vibajajo64 | Mar 31, 2012 07:36pm | #11

    Selling Used Tools

    You could try http://www.toolexchangeworld.com There are no fees so you aren't risking anything. If it sells it sells, if not no loss.