I need some advise about a lincoln porta a torch

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my boyfriend was transferred out of state and im responsible for selling his tools and furnishings  etc.. he has an almost new Lincoln porta torch.. I priced them brand new.. so i am aware of the cost of purchasing one new. I want to get him th most money for his items. what is a fair price to ask for this piece of equipment, I am attaching a picture of it. here in this post. please let me know as soon as possible thanks so much for our help and your time Angel Attached Images
Reply:Typical rates on used gear, even if it is almost new in this economy is about 50-65% of new on average. If you go above 70% of retail, it usually just makes more sense to buy new and not take the risk of an issue and have a warranty to fall back on if there is a problem.Another question is how fast you want something to move. Even if the price is fair but on the high side, you may not immediately find a buyer who is willing to spend that money right now. You may have to sit on it until the right person comes along who wants it. Price it lower and you get less money, but you get it sooner.I'll also note those little torch kits have some fairly large disadvantages, and those in the know usually will avoid them. The cylinders are too small to do any serious cutting and welding, and the reg on the acetylene cylinder won't mate up with larger cylinders without an adapter or changing the fittings. That will limit the number of people who may want to buy it..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I think they retail about $300.  I wouldn't pay more than $200 even with full bottles.
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Reply:To carry on from DSWPlus there is greed. If some one walks into a store he expects to pay full retail but if your trying to sell something "used he wants it cheaper. Sometimes really cheap. Wants to know he bargained for it, the more the better, and has no problem leaving you with virtually nothing. Also in this economy "nothing is worth anything". Good luck.Miller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.