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Tool Dilemma--Update

April 9 2011 at 5:44 PM		 Steve Borcherdt  
It is amazing what a couple of bucks and a few jobs in the pipeline does to change your outlook not to mention its effect on the attitude.

I took the advice from this board and looked at used 175 machines on Craigslist. Found a Minuteman 17" 1.5HP Front Runner for $350. Ad says that the retail is $1183 but I can't find anything over $800 and most are $690. I am NOT going to pay 50 cents on the dollar for a used machine. I will go 30 cents and offer him $200 cash take it or leave it.

Then I will get fiber plus or max pads from Rick and be in business so to speak.


    
This message has been edited by cleancarpetman on Apr 9, 2011 5:45 PM


 
 
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Charles

Tools // Steve

April 9 2011, 5:57 PM 

Two years ago I bought this 175. I already had a solution tank.
They are in Syracuse, NY which is only 60 miles from me.
This machine runs great & I use it on every job.

http://www.parish-supply.com/speedshine_floor_machines.htm

 
 
Russ Zinck

Where are you located?

April 10 2011, 3:42 AM 

What part of the country are you in Steve? I'm sure someone on the board has a 175 sitting around that they would part with for a fair price...

 
 
Steve Borcherdt

Where are you located?

April 10 2011, 10:34 AM 

Hey Russ, I am just North of Seattle in a small burg called Mountlake Terrace.

 
 
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