Machine for a Steal

11-14-2010, 03:12 AM

Is this machine safe to buy its the ats super stringer but looks diffrent then the current one thats being sold on their website
:[IMG]http://cgi.*********/ws/****ISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=110609801250[/IMG]. I can buy this machine for only about $60 dollars at auction has two dys left though. From the bay.com/ws/bay.

Irvin · 11-14-2010, 10:20 AM

That depends on the condition and it is hard to see just looking at a picture. There is also more than likely going to be some shipping involved in the deal unless you live close enough to pick it up. The bidding still has two days left so there is no telling what it is going to actually sell for.

Irvin

11-14-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Irvin

That depends on the condition and it is hard to see just looking at a picture. There is also more than likely going to be some shipping involved in the deal unless you live close enough to pick it up. The bidding still has two days left so there is no telling what it is going to actually sell for.

Irvin

siiping is $15 for me and currenbtly at 37.00

SteveI · 11-15-2010, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Parker512

siiping is $15 for me and currenbtly at 37.00

If you can get it for $60-70 and it is nice shape.. it is a good deal IMHO. I have found that decent, used stringing machines hold value quite well.

Irvin · 11-15-2010, 08:02 AM

Another point is the descripiton says "Everything you get is in the picture." Do you see any tools? When you buy a new one you get about $30-$40 in tools. The bidding usually jumps in the last minute or two of closing also.

Irvin

mokcl · 11-15-2010, 08:32 AM

I suspect no tools included except the clamps. Ask the seller to verify and send more pictures.

11-15-2010, 10:00 AM

This sounds stupid do i really need a awl i know i need the cutters to cut the srting but. Also im the kind of person who go's in late and wins i won my ball machin with 7 seconds left.

goran_ace · 11-15-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Parker512

This sounds stupid do i really need a awl i know i need the cutters to cut the srting but. Also im the kind of person who go's in late and wins i won my ball machin with 7 seconds left.

I don't use an awl very much, but there are times when it is the only/best tool for the job (installing grommets/bumpers, clearing blocked holes, enlarging grommets) so I would put it on the list of basic tools you should have arond.

Specialized cutters are not a big deal. Wire cutters or bandage shears will cut string just fine. Some people get by with ordinary household scissors. I've seen a guy cut strings out with toenail clippers before.

Needle-nose pliers are a must.

loubapache · 11-15-2010, 11:36 AM

A T S S P O R T S often has this (the latest model which loos better) on sale for $139 delivered with tools and strings, plus life time warranty (to the original purchaser).

If the used one is not substantially cheaper (at auction close), I think a new one is a better buy (warranty).

11-15-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by loubapache

A T S S P O R T S often has this (the latest model which loos better) on sale for $139 delivered with tools and strings, plus life time warranty (to the original purchaser).

If the used one is not substantially cheaper (at auction close), I think a new one is a better buy (warranty).

Ive been watching them but its steady at $159.

loubapache · 11-15-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Parker512

Ive been watching them but its steady at $159.

Just in the last three weeks, it has gone on sale twice. One of them was called the Full Moon sale so it was only a couple weeks ago.

I bet it is coming in a week or two. You can sign up for their newsletter then you know when it will be on sale.

I have this machine and it is very well built.

loubapache · 11-15-2010, 03:19 PM

Just checked my deleted email, the last two sales (weeks) were:

Oct 23
Nov 6

SteveI · 11-15-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by loubapache

Just checked my deleted email, the last two sales (weeks) were:

Oct 23
Nov 6

There will be without question, an upcoming.. Holiday Sale..

11-15-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveI

There will be without question, an upcoming.. Holiday Sale..

Black Friday .....Cyber Monday

Irvin · 11-16-2010, 11:16 AM

Now we are up in the high $50s for this item. When you include shipping and no tools it does not look as good does it?

As far as I am concerned I think it is best to buy new than to buy whatever someone else does not want for one reason or another. If it was me and I wanted a new entry level machine I would go for the Gamma Progression 200. Free shipping, tools, 5 sets of string, it's new, it's guaranteed and you get all the help you need from 'Gamma Tech' (Bret.) What more can you ask for?

Support TW forum it is worth more than you think.

Irvin

JavierLW · 11-16-2010, 03:11 PM

It's ironic when people will spread info about Eagnas because reports of poor customer service, yet they'll buy some used unknown piece of equipment from a online auction where there is also likely no real customer service or warrenty....

At least the Eagnas is under warrenty, it's just the fun of cashing in on that.

11-16-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JavierLW

It's ironic when people will spread info about Eagnas because reports of poor customer service, yet they'll buy some used unknown piece of equipment from a online auction where there is also likely no real customer service or warrenty....

At least the Eagnas is under warrenty, it's just the fun of cashing in on that.

One bad post you rip my threads up! Thats CRAP!

11-16-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Irvin

Now we are up in the high $50s for this item. When you include shipping and no tools it does not look as good does it?

As far as I am concerned I think it is best to buy new than to buy whatever someone else does not want for one reason or another. If it was me and I wanted a new entry level machine I would go for the Gamma Progression 200. Free shipping, tools, 5 sets of string, it's new, it's guaranteed and you get all the help you need from 'Gamma Tech' (Bret.) What more can you ask for?

Support TW forum it is worth more than you think.

Irvin

Did'nt end up bidding looking at the X-2 on the bay has tools and looks nice condition. Also i prefer the x-2 colar and that it has a pull out tray.

11-17-2010, 11:17 AM

Going to buy the ats Super stringer on when it goes on sale.

loubapache · 11-25-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Parker512

Going to buy the ats Super stringer on when it goes on sale.

Did you buy it?

I bought another one so I can take to my overseas location.

11-14-2010, 03:12 AM	#1
Parker512 Guest Posts: n/a	Machine for a Steal Is this machine safe to buy its the ats super stringer but looks diffrent then the current one thats being sold on their website :[IMG]http://cgi.*******/ws/*ISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=110609801250[/IMG]. I can buy this machine for only about $60 dollars at auction has two dys left though. From the bay.com/ws/bay. Last edited by Parker512 : 11-14-2010 at 03:16 AM.*

11-14-2010, 10:20 AM	#2
Irvin Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 6,974	That depends on the condition and it is hard to see just looking at a picture. There is also more than likely going to be some shipping involved in the deal unless you live close enough to pick it up. The bidding still has two days left so there is no telling what it is going to actually sell for. Irvin __________________ Irvin - I wish Facebook would notify me when people delete me so I can 'Like it'

11-15-2010, 08:02 AM	#5
Irvin Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 6,974	Another point is the descripiton says "Everything you get is in the picture." Do you see any tools? When you buy a new one you get about $30-$40 in tools. The bidding usually jumps in the last minute or two of closing also. Irvin __________________ Irvin - I wish Facebook would notify me when people delete me so I can 'Like it' Last edited by Irvin : 11-15-2010 at 08:13 AM.

11-15-2010, 11:36 AM	#9
loubapache Semi-Pro Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 692	A T S S P O R T S often has this (the latest model which loos better) on sale for $139 delivered with tools and strings, plus life time warranty (to the original purchaser). If the used one is not substantially cheaper (at auction close), I think a new one is a better buy (warranty). Last edited by loubapache : 11-15-2010 at 11:41 AM.

11-16-2010, 11:16 AM	#15
Irvin Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 6,974	Now we are up in the high $50s for this item. When you include shipping and no tools it does not look as good does it? As far as I am concerned I think it is best to buy new than to buy whatever someone else does not want for one reason or another. If it was me and I wanted a new entry level machine I would go for the Gamma Progression 200. Free shipping, tools, 5 sets of string, it's new, it's guaranteed and you get all the help you need from 'Gamma Tech' (Bret.) What more can you ask for? Support TW forum it is worth more than you think. Irvin __________________ Irvin - I wish Facebook would notify me when people delete me so I can 'Like it' Last edited by Irvin : 11-16-2010 at 11:24 AM.