FS SIR B90-P bearing tool

[Frank M]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Not in my world, we have rarely ever paid more than 50% of what we could get tooling for new for anything used. And the only time we did pay more than 50% of street price was because it was fairly impossible to find, and even then it never got over 60%. .

Ahhhh, yes this is what takes place daily in the real world.

To get the maximum price for a tool, part or an accessory one should sell it in a forum where the members are not in tune to what the street price would actually be.

This takes place all the time and everyone is happy.

[sasha055]

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I don't know what world do you guys live in, but from my experience(I had to buy all the tools including screwdrivers) used tools that are not outdated or broken.. always go for more then 50% of their price. Even if we go with 50% price..

This set is 320$ online (SIR or pelican parts) even more if you count shipping.
I asked 200$ SHIPPED for it, shipping is 25-30$ plus Paypal takes another 10 out of it.. so in the end I'm getting 160-170$ for it.. How the F did it turn out with me ripping of fellow forum members?

JFP I have a great deal of respect for you, your posts greatly helped me with my AOS and bearing replacements.. but why did you jump at me? what did I do to you?
From time to time it's ok to acknowledge that "I didn't read the post.. just saw the title and decided to post OVERPRICED!"


Thanks
Sasha

[insite]

nice. fair price = quick sale. not sure why some people decided to jump in your face.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by sasha055

Sold

I don't know what world do you guys live in, but from my experience(I had to buy all the tools including screwdrivers) used tools that are not outdated or broken.. always go for more then 50% of their price. Even if we go with 50% price..

This set is 320$ online (SIR or pelican parts) even more if you count shipping.
I asked 200$ SHIPPED for it, shipping is 25-30$ plus Paypal takes another 10 out of it.. so in the end I'm getting 160-170$ for it.. How the F did it turn out with me ripping of fellow forum members?

JFP I have a great deal of respect for you, your posts greatly helped me with my AOS and bearing replacements.. but why did you jump at me? what did I do to you?
From time to time it's ok to acknowledge that "I didn't read the post.. just saw the title and decided to post OVERPRICED!"


Thanks
Sasha

First, let’s get something straight, I did not “jump in anyone’s face”. You posted a “for sale” thread, and were bumping it to get it back up, usually a sign that there had not been a large level of interest. I merely suggested that in my opinion, based upon years of buying and selling used shop equipment, that asking $200 for something that, according to your posts, sold new for $320; I felt $160 or so should be more like it, and suggested your $200 price was a bit high, particularly as the tooling had already passed thru multiple hands. How this got misconstrued into a personal attack is beyond me.

Just to bring closure to this, I have received quite a few emails concerning this thread, several of which appear to agree with my assessment of the value of this tool. That said, if you got your asking price, more power to you………..

[insite]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

First, let’s get something straight, I did not “jump in anyone’s face”........

JFP, i think you DID jump in his face. your initial assertion was that a new one could be had for the same price. your argument quickly fell apart, and you started moving the goal posts. when it came time for you to 'put up or shut up', you posted a link that confirmed the OP's assertion. you jumped into someone else's post, started an argument that you LOST, and then now, you somehow try to claim victory by citing 'private emails'. heck, you could be president.

the bottom line is that an article is 'worth' that which someone is willing to pay for it. by this premise, the OP was totally vindicated & the item was proven to be 'worth' the $200 asking price.

[JFP in PA]

You entitled to your opinion, but I just went back and re-read the entire thread, and respectfully disagree, particularly that I was trying to start an argument, or “get in anyone’s face”.

As you seem to see things from a “zero sum” perspective, tell you what, in the future, I’ll go out of my way to try and keep any helpful thoughts to myself………

[Jaxonalden]

Before you guys start launching ICBM's at each other, the statement "an article is 'worth' that which someone is willing to pay for it" is true, because I'm the one that bought it. :dance:

I would have paid more but hell I got it for $200 shipped! It's a bearing puller made out of hardened steel, this thing will not "wear out". Yea it might have some scuffs and scratches on it but it's a TOOL. The value dropping by 50% because it's used just like a new car being driven off the lot is BS. Quality tools hold their value...period! The only way they wouldn't is if they're broke or can't perform for the porpose for which they were made.

When I get done changing the bearings in my car (and I'm going to take my time), I'll be right back on here selling it to the next 986forum member. Selling it to someone that's looking the save a few hundred bucks by doing the job themselves and not having to buy a new puller that will only be used one time.