Is there Any hope for a tool addict?
My Bro in law gave me his old Craftsman industrial reciprocating saw (I already have the exact same model, as well as a 10 Amp craftsman that I got for less than 40 dollars, and my trusty Milwaukee)
Jigsaws are a little better- An old Milwaukee, a Makita, and a cheapie black and decker.
Drill wise I have 2 14.4 volt makitas, a 9.6 volt Makita, a 3/8 corded B&D, a 3/8 corded craftsman industrial, a B&D hammer drill, A milwaukee 1/2 inch, and a Milwaukee RT.angle drill.(there are also 2 old non working craftsman cordless drills.
Circ saws include a Makita 5740, A makita hypoid, Makita 14.4 cordless, and a cheapie craftsman.
I have wondered about selling off some excess on E-bay, but I see the craftsman and B&D stuff selling for about 5-10 dollars, and for that little money it just is not worth it, time or moneywise…So what do you guys do with tools you outgrow/don’t use? Anyone use pawn shops? I may be crazy, but I can’t imagine letting a decent working tool go for less than 20 dollars.
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We decided to clean out some older tools once and then wouldn't you know, the ones we kept started breaking down.
Best just to keep them!
how about passing them on to some young/deserving/needy person? I was the recipient of some cast-offs many years ago, and it was a big help setting up shop -
youngsters getting started, Habitat for Humanity or a similar group, retirement/ senior centers that have workshops.
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keep 'em....
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I usually offer the stuff I pull out of service to my guys first. But usually every spring I'll put an ad on Craig's List (free) and clear out the basement. I describe them accurately and honestly... if they're beat... I say they're beat... and ask a fair price. Everytime.... everything goes within two weekends or so. Sometimes it's a DIY who's starting a big project and needs a lot of different tools but doesn't want to blow the bank. Other times it's a young carp just starting out. My experience has been good... sold off $900 worth of stuff this spring but that included some old Bobcat rims and a beat generator.
So whats up with putting stuff on Craig's List? I just listed my DeWalt DW073 manuel laser level kit on Ebay. Cost me about four bucks to list.
I see the same one as mine going for over $200 bucks which is what I listed mine for plus $30 shipping handling and insurance.
Why would I use Craig's List instead? I have a buncha stuff left to list.
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Mainly because it's free and local. I don't like dealing with shipping and handling and all that when I'm selling stuff... it's a PIA for me to find the time to pack something up correctly so it doesn't get trashed and then get to a post office. And I never know what the heck to charge for shipping... so I'm usually screwing someone... the buyer... or me. Besides... tough for me to pack up a generator or some other large or messy tool
Craig's List is more like a classified ad in the local paper. You post the ad (for free). People either call or email you. Then come look at it and either take it or leave it. All cash... no Paypal.
You probably have a much broader audience with Ebay though. In my area, Craig's List is pretty popular and well-known so it gets a good amount of traffic.View Image
A few years ago, I gave some old tools to Goodwill. They were in good shape, but I just didn't need/want them anymore. No money changed hands, but I added $50 to the charitable contributions on my taxes.
They're good loaners, if do that sort of thing. Then they' be broken, or never returned. Helps identify "friends" as friend or not so much, and relatives as trustworthy or not.
Send me some pics. I'd be interested in the RT.Angle Drill, Makita Hypoid, the makita jigsaw, and possibly the makita circ saw.
Dave
funny thing- those are the keepers!
Figures!
I've thought about it, too. I've got 3 DeWalt 18v cordless drills (actually, one is a drill, one is a hammer drill, and one is an impact driver), one old craftsman vsr, one old old milwaukee thats vs but not r (reversible), a Makita 1/2" hammer drill, a DeWalt 1/2" hammer drill, a Milwaukee 1/2" right-angle drill. For circular saws I have two Skil 77's, one Skil 6 1/2", one blade right craftsman, and two DeWalt 18v cordless. Miter saws I have an old Makita, a Dewalt compound, a Delta cheapie, and a Bosch 10" scm. OK, I'll stop there. No, I don't want to sell any of them. I do this for a living - never know when I might be sorry I parted with a tool. When I die my yardsale shoud be a fun one.
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