Great for the auctioneer and for the client but not so good for us poor schlubs trying to find a deal.
Example - from the auction:
5" Angle grinder - final bid was for $125.00 - on top of this is sales tax plus another 13% auctioneer's premium ($16.25).
The model # 6123-30 is discontinued. The replacement is # 6124-30 - from Northern Tool:
So, you can get a brand new version of the same tool with full manufacturer's warranty and Free Shipping for $149.00. You do have to pay sales tax (as before) but there is no additional 13% Auctioneer's Premium and you get the full manufacturer's warranty. It is brand new in the box. All of a sudden, that great deal does not look too good. You are literally saving less than eight bucks for an older, discontinued, out-of-warranty tool.
The chain fall hoists went for around $80-$150 which is about half new price. For something like this, I would need to examine them carefully as they can crack or fail under load. Not good. I am inclined to buy new.
Not to mention, the site is about 120 miles and two ferry rides away - they do not ship.
You have to go there and pick up in person.
Everything else was like that - bidding up to the point of absurd.
Couple more auctions in the pipeline but nothing with anything I am interested in... Oh well...
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