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1/2 the price of new if it's in good condition works. But I would start at the price of a new equivalent as prices have increased quite a bit lately. For anything like Festool, Woodpeckers, or Starett, I would price it 20-25% off. -
I think it's fair to say there is a trade-off of money versus time/effort. If you want to move stuff along quickly, sell it cheaper or give it away. If you want to make more money, it's going to take more time and effort. I suggest making sure all the stakeholders are in agreement. One way these shop clearings can become difficult is when the shop owner (or their representative) unrealistically expects things to go quickly and generate lots of income. You can also run into issues because of memory: "I paid $X for that! How can it only be worth $Y now?" Or if the owner is still around, emotional attachment: every time you start to sell something, there is a sudden change of mind. I don't mean to dissuade you in the least, but we've spent some time discussing these clear outs in the local woodworking club because they come up regularly and lessons have been learned, so go in with your eyes open. Also don't underestimate the effort just to go through stuff and price it - we tend to pack our shops tight, which is not an easy state from which to sell stuff. Think about how much space it would take to spread out a shop's contents for sale... The one case I was personally deeply involved in went smoothly as the widow had her priorities clear and consistent: she wanted her garage back and would compromise on price to get there. Even still it was six months of steady off-and-on work to clear everything out. I'm watching another one play out on CL that has dragged out for over a year with no apparent end in sight. -
I get it. This is all funny to me. They complained that it was “hot” when we moved here in July, and it was 97°. How do they feel hot when it is 84° in Feb.? I think maybe it’s a humidity level they don’t like here. On a more personal note, I have my first Cattleya about to bloom. That’s a win for me. -
By wtnhighlander · Posted
@Coop, I think 50% of new price for equivalent, good condition power tools works pretty well. Hand tool pricing in the used market is all over the place. -
By Beechwood Chip · Posted
Although you don't need an urgent solution, there's something to be said for a "one and done" solution. If it was me, I'd make sure that all the relatives and friends had taken all everything they wanted, and then contact a school / club / maker-space and say, "you can have all of this for free, as long as you take all of it. Bring a truck and packing materials and leave the garage empty." You might not get any takers, but it's worth asking. Do you want to go back and forth trying to schedule a time for someone to pick up one hand drill?
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