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[Uncle Buck]

I can never let go of anything I buy, regardless of the potential profit. So it just keeps piling up, and will probably be sold at auction to the next generation of addict hoarder.

I am inclined to be the same way. Every time I sell tools or machines about the best I ever do is break even, or sometimes lose money so I really have stopped selling tools or machines, I opt instead to give the stuff to my nephew.

[slip knot]

I can never let go of anything I buy, regardless of the potential profit. So it just keeps piling up, and will probably be sold at auction to the next generation of addict hoarder.

Every now and then I walk thru the shop and think " this is gonna be one hell of an estate sale someday"

[lptools]

Hello, Spartan-C. I can't afford the new ones either, and I am always looking for Gerstners in good condition, or ones in poor condition for parts or repair. This one needs a new lock, too many parts missing from the old lock. Regards, Lou

[DeadNutz]

I do sell some stuff mainly to the company the wife works for or to the employees. I will have to see about the MBC roller full of tools I am going to pick up as soon as the guy calls me to let me know he is home. May keep it or may sell it.

[lptools]

Hello, Uncle Buck. I work full time as a carpenter, and re-sell as a hobby. I keep more than I sell, and there are a lot of what I call "crossover" tools. A Starrett Combination Square set is a nice tool to have for woodworking. Also machinist clamps, and V-blocks usually end up in the shop cabinet.I also spend time fixing & restoring old tools, there is great satisfaction in bringing them back to life. I think we are all in the same boat, our collections/hordes will end up at auction someday. I hope that future buyers/trades persons, will treat the tools with the same respect that we have. Regards, Lou

[Uncle Buck]

I can never let go of anything I buy, regardless of the potential profit. So it just keeps piling up, and will probably be sold at auction to the next generation of addict hoarder.

Every now and then I walk thru the shop and think " this is gonna be one hell of an estate sale someday"

I half joking refer to my shop as my burial fund for when I go tits up! LOL