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Yep, those are great points, and pretty much how I saw it once I (too late) wised up! They're an awesome machine.
But $1500? I wish! Nope, $3000 firm, and dirty, w/ minimal tooling. That made me...

Well, I screwed up on this one. After getting over my initial doubts, I'd reconnected w/ the seller and thought I was going to get another run at it. Spent the last few days preparing.
Called to...

To tell you the truth, I'm reconsidering this Sag 12.

Still havin' a bit of a head vs gut battle over it. Start adding up negatives, rationalizing it away. Then woke up to the fact that, this...

Phil -- Where?? :confused:

Or you can know what you're looking for AND get lucky. I paid $500 for this one several years ago, came with everything but the kitchen sink :)

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BTW, where the heck is the original...

I will, thanks. Still feeling a bit deflated, as the adrenaline wears off, but had to make a choice. Reality can really suck.

Actually... you can't take *anything* with you when you go :D Bummer!

Update:
After serious consideration, and to be honest, a couple of sleepless nights, I decided to pass on this machine. Sorry to disappoint all who shared my enthusiasm.

I think it could be the...

Yep, technically it's mine :D though there's still loading up and a long road trip ahead.
Maybe save the congrats for when I get it home safe and sound! :)

Here's a few close-ups Bill took for me...

Update: Following a glowing report on the machine from Bill (310 Guy) this morning, I sent the seller a holding deposit, and am driving down to pick up the lathe on Monday.

More news and pics in...

Ha! Thanks, Phil. That's true, I'm sure.

Thing is, between hearing 'it's only a $1500 machine' i.e., 1/2 the asking price, and seeing the 'machinery dealers' prices - 2x fleabay for an identical...

Bill, great advice, thanks. Wow, you have one and you're right near there? That's crazy.
I agree with your take on the machine, from the pics, and w/ erring on the side of caution.
If only it...

Yes, correct on all counts.

I think the (re)seller is spinning a tale of hardship. But with the vagaries of ebay seller fees, I can't be certain.

Seller has the goods, and can ask whatever...

Sure, I'd definitely be prepared to make the trip once I was convinced it was worth it. I just wanted some feedback on the general impression.

It'd sure be nice if it was a $1500 lathe, I'd buy it...

Well, somehow he got his phone number through ebay, so we've been able to negotiate 'off-ebay', and I did suggest he sell it to me for the asking price minus the ebay fees he'd otherwise pay, but he...

I'm looking for a Sag 12 (or something very similar in size/heft and features), and this one turned up 300 miles away.
It's dirty, lacks tooling, and the seller won't say much about it except that...