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Standard Modern 11" series 2000 Sault Ste. Marie govdeals auction
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TorontoBuilder
Ultra Member
+1
given the location the odds of one of the usual dealers grabbing them is somewhat less. The multiples mean that there is a chance that they will all sell lower than otherwise. I agree with Dabbler. You may be able to score one for $1500 or even less, but you'd still be looking good if you paid $2000.
TorontoBuilder
Ultra Member
different auction located in Windsor. Not sure what it is. The price is right though
TorontoBuilder
Ultra Member
If I had a pick up and flat bed I'd be headed up to buy this T&C grinder and one SM lathe.
I'd see if I could view the lathes one day prior to close of auction and pick the best of the lot to bid on
I'd see if I could view the lathes one day prior to close of auction and pick the best of the lot to bid on
Dabbler
ersatz engineer
It looks like a small glass blowing lathe to me, but that is a just a guess.
TorontoBuilder
Ultra Member
There are also 2 excello variable speed mills and a standard modern radial arm drill all with starting bids of $1000 at this same auction.
That is enough to attract a dealer with large transport availability
That is enough to attract a dealer with large transport availability
Ahhhhhhh !
I wish I had place in the basement for something this big, because it seems like a very good deal ! :/
I would need a smaller model, but thank you very much @Dabbler ! It's very much appreciated !
quitereal
Andy
These are perfect basement lathes
I just went to check the sold prices and there is nothing showing under "sold".
There were no bids the last time I checked so I think the ads were pulled. I expect they will be re-advertised shortly.
I wonder if you went to the school board and asked if they'd sell a person a machine.
There were no bids the last time I checked so I think the ads were pulled. I expect they will be re-advertised shortly.
I wonder if you went to the school board and asked if they'd sell a person a machine.
Go prepared and you might be surprised, don't hum and haw to much. If they can process it, it can be pretty quick. If not you may have to go through the facilities manager to release it. Most are released as non operable, usually under safety. This is how I got my lathe. When schools write stuff off they want it gone now. Where I work if it is listed for auction they can not sell it out right as they do not want to have a mistake made. Nightmare scenario for a facilities manager having something not there if it goes in an auction. But they likely have more lathes and equipment waiting to go in up coming auctions or even the bin. Our facilities manager likes equipment so he made sure everything being written off went to someone. Some do not they write off and bin it, its easier for them. Lots of variables. But it never hurts to try and like I said it may work out well for you.
TorontoBuilder
Ultra Member
This is not the first time I've seen gov auction items with higher minimum bid prices go unsold.
In every case the items did not get relisted. I suspect they were presold as a lot but they had to go through the process of trying to obtain the highest bid. I may be wrong here, but I dont think so
If this is the case then we can expect to see them on flippers row next week.
Hum...
So I talked to a friend who might be able to store it until I clean the basement (and change the circuit board, because with all the machinery I want to buy, I might need 220v)
I wonder, those lathe, can they be used without the bench ? Can they separate ? I might phone the school and ask if they are still available. Who knows !
So I talked to a friend who might be able to store it until I clean the basement (and change the circuit board, because with all the machinery I want to buy, I might need 220v)
I wonder, those lathe, can they be used without the bench ? Can they separate ? I might phone the school and ask if they are still available. Who knows !
trlvn
Ultra Member
Couldn't find the Soo policy but the Halton District School Board policy, for example, has options for disposing of surplus assets. When selling, it directs that 'Surplus Assets' SHALL be sold by auction. Since they were bought with public money it would be a breach of trust to let the asset go for less than fair market value. The HDSB policy references 5 other different policies including 2 related to ethics.
Are games played sometimes? Probably. But it would be taken seriously if discovered.
Craig
Are games played sometimes? Probably. But it would be taken seriously if discovered.
Craig
No reason why not. My 1120 was available in a bench or cabinet mount, you just need to relocate the electrical into a box. My 1120 has the electrical box mounted on a plate that is bolted to the headstock.
Tom O
Ultra Member
Do you have 2 slots together on your breaker panel? Just run a power line to it or plug into the dryer socket push comes to pull.