After 5 years of chasing I finally got it.

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I picked up this  #10 Bateman Presshear today.  It has been at my welding supplier's for 5 yrs.  I wanted it, but the guy wanted 1500 dollars and wouldn't budge.  The company changed owners about 3 yrs ago-- I thought I would get it then.  But the guy still wanted 1500 bucks.  Finally, I went Monday a guy who rent space asked the owner about the press.  They let it go for 750.  I owe the renter lunch I told him I would pay 800The many of the dies are new.  The dirty appearance of the shear blades is the disentegrated oil/paper from the original wrapping.  The machine does have a safety guard.Here is a link to how the unit look, same machine.    http://www.rogers-mfg-inc.com/ I'm excited.  It punches and shears effortlessly through 1/4" steel.Last edited by tapwelder; 12-19-2008 at 12:51 AM.
Reply:Good deal!Finally huh?Five years and three owners... You were stalking it! The commission was fifty bucks well spent.Some people get hung up on paying commission, or ransom, or profit on a deal, when another buyer  gets something they've been waiting for. But really, most often it's a better deal than if they had bought directly from the original seller.Should be a useful shop tool for you.Can't wait to see the test run!  Good Luck
Reply:Nice machine.Mack
Reply:"Good things come to those who wait."  Nice, very nice!
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