HELP me do the right thing

[parrott1969]

Last weekend I made a purchase on a lot of reloading equipment. Well in the items that I left behind until the return trip, there were a few things that I did not recongnize. After much research, I discvered that they are Harrels powder measures. They are new condition and I think they have 6 of them. What should I pay for them?? Is there a market for these? How long will it take to turn my money? One of my suppliers has these and they sell for over $200. How much should I expect to get for them?

[220swiftfn]

Well, if they sell NIB for $200 that makes the math easy at least......

$200 NIB = $100 used retail
$100 used retail = $50 to turn a profit


now keep in mind that this is how pawn shops work, and generally NOBODY leaves the pawn shop without feeling "violated", so you can easily bump the offer up a bit and still be good.....

If I were in your shoes, I'd feel good offering @70 per and selling them @120-130 (and they'd sell quick too....)


Dan

[Splatter]

220swiftfn's logic is sound. The math could use a little work; but only because the values of the powder measures should be adjusted.
Over at Sinclair International's website, the Harrel powder measures range in price from $220 to $366 depending on model.

[parrott1969]

Who would be the target market market for this type of powder measure? I have hard time picturing people freely paying that kind of money.

[Roundnoser]

I've seen those measures sell for good money on Ebay. If you can stomach E-bay's rules, fees, etc. you should find a a number of buyers interested for the prices you are talking about.

[Wayne Smith]

Those who want/need precision will pay for it

[seagiant]

Hi,
Can we say" Benchrest"

[220swiftfn]

Seagiant beat me to it....... Benchrest is the target market for sure, same people that snap up all the Culver's that come up......


Dan

[btroj]

Use a Harrel measure for a bit and you will uderstand.

[guidogoose]

At the Sinclair they are selling for $276. At that price, I couldnt see buying one. At the 100 to 125 dollar range I think that would be an outstanding value. Does anyone know if these could be mounted in a press ?

[btroj]

I am sure an adapter of some sort could be developed to allow it to be mounted in a press. Anything is possible.

[guidogoose]

Anyone know if they might fit into a Lee rifle charging die?

[1hole]

Using a Harrels on a press would largely defeat the advantages of the measure.

[angus6]

interested in 2 depending on $