brice
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Post by brice on Aug 29, 2019 18:57:20 GMT -5
Hello,
has anyone noticed that the value of festoon resale is going way down. Im trying to sell off several items to make room for mafell (or makita/metabo)
and they do not move like they used too....
Brice
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Post by huntsgemein on Aug 29, 2019 21:09:13 GMT -5
I'm really not all that surprised. I don't think Fuss-tool's products have been really all that good since the millennium. Their cordless tools in particular are terrible, principally by their continued insistence in using such an antiquated battery platform. Those tools that I've purchased since about 2000 (about 8 assorted saws & sanders) have been rapidly disposed of as being rather unsatisfactory.
Consumers aren't fools. Accepted second-hand pricing will generally be commensurate with a tool's perceived quality & utility. In many ways, Festool's former strengths (sanders & saws) have been all but eclipsed by their obvious competitors.
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Post by lshah72414 on Aug 30, 2019 6:45:28 GMT -5
In my opinion, main reason is festool recon. They have flooded the market. I sold off my ts-55 req, trion 300 , and 1400 sander. Only one that people really went for is the 1400. I sold them all but not for what guys were getting before festool recon started selling daily/weekly.
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Post by lshah72414 on Aug 30, 2019 6:46:29 GMT -5
1400 router, not sander. Half-asleep!
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Post by aas on Aug 30, 2019 12:58:35 GMT -5
Festool have some good solid tools in their line-up, and they hold their money better - the TS55 is not great, it's normal that with decent options like the Makita available, it is harder to justify the TS55. At the end of the day, they're just tools, it's normal they lose value.
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Post by jozsefkozma on Aug 31, 2019 11:36:19 GMT -5
I feel it is just common sense people are using
tools are getting cheaper and better
competition is catching up
festool line of tools are still quality tools
never really got a tool looking for resale value
my priority was , does it give me better quality or
make my job easier , will at make me more profit
some tools made their cost back on the first job they were
purchased for
my first festool the 65 , the vacuums , the Ro150, the
hkc , the tsc , the domino , drrill and drivers with attachments
did positive impact on my work flow and
they were ahead of competition at the time of purchase
they are still serving me well
The kss 300 , ks 40 did same and yes they are a step
above festool
i try to by always the best for my purposes
since going almost completely cordless keeping battery platform
in mind ( still have 4 battery platforms )
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Post by yetihunter on Sept 2, 2019 22:25:10 GMT -5
I more or less made a profit on the Festool tools I sold on Ebay last week. Broke even on what I sold a couple of months ago. People bid outrageous amounts on unique Systainers I had. As usual, bidding on Lie Nielsen, Woodpeckers and Veritas was near retail (crazy). Craigslist, on the other hand, is where the cheapskates come to play. I had to turn to it for the stationary equipment last summer. They show up and start going through your things without permission (like they own the place) and start making completely out of line lowball offers on everything. All of them. All of them. 😂 brice - Do not sell Festool to buy Metabo. This held true in 2000. It holds true in 2020. |
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Post by kraftt on Sept 3, 2019 8:17:02 GMT -5
I followed a few items you had for sale and while I am very glad you recouped your investment I still can’t wrap my head around the near retail, and in some cases retail I think, prices achieved. Obviously the condition and quality of items justified/played a big role - but still, to get retail.
Craigslist though is like entering another universe where nothing makes sense. If I list an item for a quarter it’s value new in box I won’t hear a peep. If I list a piece of junk where I state it’s not working they come in droves. The people are characters too. I recently had to use my fist to correct aggressive behavior towards me after I wouldn’t bargain and started to leave. Which of course, as always, I explain there will be no bargaining before we even meet.
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Post by aas on Sept 3, 2019 11:40:38 GMT -5
brice - Do not sell Festool to buy Metabo. This held true in 2000. It holds true in 2020. Depends what... the Metabo drills (same as Mafell) are excellent - I'd prefer them to a Festool. Impact driver?.. I think Festool don't do one anymore. Metabo grinders are excellent, not tried the new 18v Festool, but my 230v Festool 125mm grinder went up in smoke after a year of limited use.
Circular saws?.. OK so you have point - don't ever buy the KS57!
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brice
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Post by brice on Sept 3, 2019 20:02:23 GMT -5
Thank you all for the ideas and advice........after posting this I did make a fessale i didn't expect......perhaps more to come.....would like to trade Kapex for new Metabo miter saw (cordless one )
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Post by aas on Sept 4, 2019 0:37:53 GMT -5
It depends what Metabo mitre saw, some of the cheaper ones are junk - maybe the more expensive ones are better, I won't risk the money to find out, even though the quiet induction motor model appeals, as does the Sym version. I have the KGS 18 LTX 216 - it is a basic 'made in China', lightweight, ideal for anything small that isn't finish work (i.e. not much). It's on the 'sell' shelf.
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brice
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Post by brice on Sept 4, 2019 7:49:56 GMT -5
i was referring to the metabo htp (hitachi) one made in japan....its coming out soon and supposed to be awesome
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Post by jozsefkozma on Sept 4, 2019 7:59:23 GMT -5
Brice
( coming soon to US the 165 ? ?)
i was tempting to ask hemrun how he ordered his
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Post by aas on Sept 4, 2019 13:56:44 GMT -5
Ah OK - yes this Hikoki in Europe, Metabo HPT over the pond is confusing!.. it will probably be a nice saw then!
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Post by jimbouk on Sept 7, 2019 10:29:07 GMT -5
Over here in brexit land festool is holding value ok. It amazes me what people are willing to pay. All the stuff i have sold on has worked out well. Fwiw there are a few select festools i love and the rest are matched or bettered by other brands.
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