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General Category => The Coffee Shop => Topic started by: Crabbyboater on March 08, 2011, 12:52:58 pm

Title: Sold My 788
Post by: Crabbyboater on March 08, 2011, 12:52:58 pm

I sold my DeWalt 788 the other day, only because I also had an RBI Ultra 220vs that I liked and couldn't justify having two scroll saws.  The odd thing is how I felt when the buyer took it.  He didn't really know anything about scroll sawing, and seemed disinterested when I told him about this board and offered him a book on scroll sawing (free).  He loaded it up in the back of his pickup, and didn't bother to cover it even though there was a drizzling rain.  I know, I got the full price I was asking so shouldn't be bothered by this, but I really was hoping the buyer would be someone enthusiastic about scrollsaw projects, and who would take care of his equipment.  So why do I care?

I really do like the 220vs, except that it's a bottom feed only, but I'm getting used to that.  I just hope I can continue to get parts for it if I need them.  But then, I only paid $299 for it, brand new and still in the box.  Sold the 788 for more than that.

Title: Re: Sold My 788
Post by: dgman on March 08, 2011, 01:30:02 pm

Hey Crabby, I started as a bottom feeder until I got a DeWalt. The change to top feeding came instantaneous and instinctual. I could never go back to bottom feeding again!

Title: Re: Sold My 788
Post by: GrayBeard on March 08, 2011, 01:54:57 pm

I am thinking that he purchased it for 'resale'!

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Sold My 788
Post by: Russ C on March 08, 2011, 02:30:46 pm

I am with GB, watch it pop up on Craig List etc for more money.  8)

Title: Re: Sold My 788
Post by: Crabbyboater on March 08, 2011, 08:41:44 pm

GB and Russ, you guys might be right.  I would really like to have the EX-21 and figure I could get $400 - $500 for the RBI.  Would I be nuts for doing that?

Title: Re: Sold My 788
Post by: julief on March 09, 2011, 08:01:36 am

I'm not GB or Russ, but NO - you would not be nuts doing that.  I've had my EX21 for about 7 years now and enjoy it emensly.  I studied and tried many saws before I decided which one to move up to.  I have never regreted my decision to buy the EX21.
I totally understand why you were disappointed in the buyer of your 788.  When I got rid of my Dremel 1800, I made sure it went to someone who wanted to learn and would enjoy it as much as I had.  It was a great starter saw and I hated to see it go.

Title: Re: Sold My 788
Post by: BilltheDiver on March 09, 2011, 10:20:25 am

Crabbyboater,
I have had 2 RBI's A& loved both.  You probably already know, but Bushton Manufacturing bought out RBI and has parts available.  They are also selling saws and other tools again.  Hopefully they will re-establish a great tool line and keep it viable.  On the other hand, RBI saws rarely seem to need parts.