Govdeal auction

[Jim M.]

They have 3 Sawstop cabinet saws up for auction and they look in good shape. With the right price and a good shipper, someone might snag a good deal, worth watching.

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?...e&locationType=state&timeType=&timingWithin=1

 

[chris_goris]

"The saw comes with no safety brake or blade" must be problematic in a school setting. Says that for all 3. They must be going back to old school tablesaws.

 

[Gotcha6]

That caveat may mean the cartridge and blade are missing because of an activation.

 

[FredP]

That caveat may mean the cartridge and blade are missing because of an activation.

I would sooner think it's a liability issue. If they sell it without the blade or safety equipment then they cant be held responsible if the device fails. IE they didn't sell that. sounds like CYA to me.
as an aside these tools are in MO. not exactly an across town trip.:icon_scra

 

[Jim M.]

If someone looking for a Unisaw closer to NC try these two, plus a few other WW machines.

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?...e&locationType=state&timeType=&timingWithin=1

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?...e&locationType=state&timeType=&timingWithin=1

 

[Jim Roche]

I was looking thru the equipment that's for sale in Salisbury and disappointed at what looked to be mishandling. The Delta jointer looks like the indeed table was broken and they had a Delta 20" band saw that looks like the table/trunnions were broken when it was put on the pallet. What a shame, that equipment lasted for years until what appears to be reckless handling. Based on this info, I would certainly do a pre-inspection before bidding on anything coming out of that location.

Jim

 

[sawman101]

Beware of what shipping costs can be. I bought a carbide grinder about 20 years ago that was located near Louisville, KY. The seller shipped the item and informed me the cost would be $600 C.O.D. at the shippers, (ABF) dock, in a city 50 miles from me. That cost equaled $1.50 per mile for approximately 400 lbs., 1 small skid. The shipping costs you see from the big tool outlets is a heavily discounted rate. For those of us who aren't contracted with daily shipping and receiving, the rates are astronomical and unbearable. Buyer beware!

 

[charlessenf]

Shipping from Missouri! I can image that would prove problematic and expensive.

If you watch GovDeals you will discover that you can select (whatever you consider to be) local sellers as FAVORITES and be notified when they have something to auction off. And, if you've a good friend in Kalamazoo, you can select sellers near your friend.

GiovDeals SUCKS when it comes to notifying you of a bid about to close - as little as 45 minutes warning when 24 hours would suit me better. So, I use Google Calendar to send me email notices on items I'm interested in. A bit more work, but better than opening the notice after the bidding's closed!

 

[Jim M.]

I've had good luck using UShip, bought several items for myself and my station. You're right the bid-ending alert sucks.