brian whatcott wrote:
A lathe is one of those things a homebuilder might want, but like me,
be reluctant to pay for, new.

So when I spotted a Southbend listed on a Texas School District Surplus
Auction on friday, I asked the auctioneer to bid on my behalf to $222
sight unseen. At 150 miles distance, it was too far to go on spec.
This was a low bid, no doubt.
I called to find out how the bidding went today. It made over $700,
which is the right price for a smaller Southbend in reasonable
condition. Sigh....

Still, I tried!

Brian W

Some of it is just luck. I got a 12x36 Craftsman that had just been
restored to better than new condition for $300. The guy was moving to
Texas from North Carolina, and didn't want to pay to move it. One of
the luckiest breaks I've ever got, I think.