It was really picked over. Some good stuff but all of the accompanying bits were not there. Machine tools but no fixtures, vices or tooling. Missing pieces. People bidding waay over what the item was worth. Some examples:
A bunch of tooling but most of them were really worn out. Chowdered. FUBAR. These lots are currently bid at around $250 - a bit high but if you need these sizes, a good deal. Individual mills are about $30 new so there is value there - again, if you have specific need for those sizes.
This bandsaw was a stunner. Heavily rusted, Parts bent and rattling. And yet?
This exact machine sells for $800 brand new with all parts and accessories. The used value of this machine is around $200 if that. If I was bidding, I would drop out at $100. If that.
I will be getting one of these puppies at some point. They are almost 30 years old but still fully functional and a great candidate for a brain transplant. Remove the old control electronics and replace with a PC running MACH4. New? Right around $100K for a modern unit. Used? Under $5K for one in good condition. Because they have been one of the "industry standards" for so long, there are a lot of third-party parts available. Rebuilding an axis is not a daunting or expensive chore.
So the price is OK for these. A bit high for the VF-4 but not unreasonable.
Passing on this one. There is another one coming up later this month so I will check that one out.
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