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<blockquote data-quote="Ahall" data-source="post: 4208165" data-attributes="member: 49426"><p>I have done well at estate sales and garage sales over the years.</p><p>Even found a few things in antique shops for a reasonable price.</p><p></p><p>I can't say that I have every had any luck of precision instruments in a pawn shop.</p><p></p><p>I have seen inexpensive Chinese tools side by side with top end professional tools and the same prices on both of them pawn shops. Often the Chinese tools had prices that exceeded the new price for an identical tool. </p><p></p><p>The other thing I have seen in pawn shops is well worn instruments with recently expired inspection decals. Thats a big red flag - good chance they were used professionally and worn to the point they could not pass calibration or be repaired economically, and someone grabbed them from the trash to make a quick buck. </p><p></p><p>Before buying anything used, know what it sells for new and what ware does to it.</p><p></p><p>CNC equipment is leveling the playing field on quality and craftsmanship. </p><p>Sure, there is a bragging factor to have a full box to top end tools, and the good stuff is nicer to work with. If I am using a tool every day, the ergonomics and durability of a high-end tool are worth it. But, with a few exceptions, the lower end stuff on the market today is more than adequate for hobby work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ahall, post: 4208165, member: 49426"] I have done well at estate sales and garage sales over the years. Even found a few things in antique shops for a reasonable price. I can't say that I have every had any luck of precision instruments in a pawn shop. I have seen inexpensive Chinese tools side by side with top end professional tools and the same prices on both of them pawn shops. Often the Chinese tools had prices that exceeded the new price for an identical tool. The other thing I have seen in pawn shops is well worn instruments with recently expired inspection decals. Thats a big red flag - good chance they were used professionally and worn to the point they could not pass calibration or be repaired economically, and someone grabbed them from the trash to make a quick buck. Before buying anything used, know what it sells for new and what ware does to it. CNC equipment is leveling the playing field on quality and craftsmanship. Sure, there is a bragging factor to have a full box to top end tools, and the good stuff is nicer to work with. If I am using a tool every day, the ergonomics and durability of a high-end tool are worth it. But, with a few exceptions, the lower end stuff on the market today is more than adequate for hobby work. [/QUOTE]
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