Need advice on how to package & price a MIG & Spoolgun for selling

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I currently own an HTP Versa-MIG and an HTP RSG250 Spoolgun. Both are great machines for use in a garage or small shop set-up. But most of the welding projects I do now are on-site, and the Versa-MIG is just way too heavy for that application. So I'm purchasing a more portable system (Miller Multimatic 200 with Spoolmate 100).So here's my dilema...I realize the Versa-MIG is an old system (pros: it's built like a tank; cons: no modern technology). It cost a lot back in it's day ($1,200), but selling it now, by itself, probably won't pull in much money. However, the RSG250 spoolgun is a valuable and expensive upgrade. New it sells for $635, and when configured as a direct plug-in to a Miller, Lincoln, or Hobart power supply, it sells for $835. I believe the RSG250 that I have can be easily modified to be a direct plug-in to any MIG power supply out there, but I haven't confirmed that yet with HTP.Here is an Ebay listing from HTP for the RSG250 configured for a Millermatic 200:http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-Direct-Fi...-/200322992417(My RSG250 has the same MHG control unit as pictured in that auction.)So my choices are:1. Sell the Versa-MIG and the RSG250 together as a complete ready-to-go package.2. Sell the Versa-MIG and the RSG250 separately.Obviously I want to maximize the sale to offset the cost of my new system.An additional consideration is that, when I bought the RSG250, I made some improvements to the Versa-MIG: I wired the control leads for the RSG250 to a new military-grade metal multi-pin connector in the back of the Versa-MIG, I added a Dinse connector to the front panel for DCEN welding with flux core, and I installed a dedicated auxiliary set-down transformer inside the Versa-MIG chassis for powering the RSG250 control box directly through the single multi-pin connector when operating the Versa-MIG on 220VAC (the RSG250 control box was originally designed to be plugged in separately into a 110VAC outlet). These improvements add value to the package of the Versa-MIG and RSG250 combination, but maybe not enough to warrant selling them together versus selling them individually.Thoughts? I'd also appreciate any advice on how to price these fairly.Last edited by SpyGuy10; 08-09-2013 at 10:52 PM.
Reply:Generally, used welding equipment in good condition sells for about half it's original price.  The only exception I've found is for Miller Products, which generally sell for 60-80% of their original price.There are exceptions to above, like extremely clean new machines, very desirable products, etc...You're always gonna do better by selling both individually, but a deal on each separately is harder to come buy. I'd price them separately with a discount if purchased together. Go with 60% of what you paid as an asking price and bargain from there.Just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Thanks Dfr255 for your reply; that was exactly the type of advice I was seeking.
Reply:Btw, I meant to write "step-down transformer", not "set-down transformer" in my original post.