Current Used Worth of a Mec JR Mark V

[scottnc]

Found a used Mark V in 12ga. but I'd need to change it to 20ga. requiring a $176 die set from Mec. I have a 12ga. so I could make sense of converting if the $ was reasonable and condition good. What are these reloaders currently going for? I suspect $50 for a used Mark V is pre-FJB history.

[jakharath]

The two bottles are expensive to replace. Recent ebay prices for a Mark V in 12ga in good or better condition is between $65 and $180. Most were between $150 and $175. Those prices are before tax and shipping.

I've seen some MEC's at garage sales for decent prices.

[m.chalmers]

Check your local flea markets and swap meets. I see 12 and 20 all the time complete for $50 or less ($25 is normal). But, I need a .410 bore model now.

[BIGOX]

I normally find mec 600jrs between $50 and $175 the cheaper ones are always missing a few parts. More expensive one come with extras. I just got a lot on ebay that is a cannibalized mec 500 and a mec grabber cheap. I'll just have to assemble everything and hope I have any missing parts (which shouldn't be a problem for me).
Ask here if anyone is willing to trade your 12g conversion for a 20g conversion. Normally I would assist but I'm out of town and I don't think I have an extra full 20g conversion

People want crazy money for any mec in 410

[Minerat]

Please, no offers to sell in this thread.

[scottnc]

Guy just emailed me, has an Hornady Apex 3.1 in 12ga. too. Both presses for $250, makes no sense since the cost to convert to 20 exceeds the need. Thanks for the comments.

[Geezer in NH]

Soda bottles fit them by the way so if missing no big deal

Used all there 30-50 is a fair bargain. But 410 double it and be happy IMHO