Saw a few locally, just wondering.
Thanks!!
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quote:Originally posted by Jeff T:
Saw a few locally, just wondering.
Thanks!!
Got one from a forum member two weeks ago for $295, was supposed to be L/N with box per my email, came crushed in cardboard.
Next one will be from a store, even at retail it would have been better...
:-D
A used modern transformer (if no quarantee) is risky, the question is how much money are you willing to gamble if it fails.
I picked up a "slightly" used MRC Dual for $80, and the store gave me a week to work with it, which was very gracious. I've been using it flawlessly for over five years now.
There are so many "subtle" things i.e. intemittent cooling fan, over active (weak) circuit breakers, sudden over-heating after "x" amount of time, and other maladies that could ultimately render the unit useless.
Good luck with your pursuits!
Stack
I picked up a "slightly" used MRC Dual for $80, and the store gave me a week to work with it, which was very gracious. I've been using it flawlessly for over five years now.
There are so many "subtle" things i.e. intemittent cooling fan, over active (weak) circuit breakers, sudden over-heating after "x" amount of time, and other maladies that could ultimately render the unit useless.
Good luck with your pursuits!
Stack
I think if you can look at it and plugging it in to make sure it works before buying you should be fine. I would pay no more then $250-$275.
Dave
Dave
What is the price for the Z-4000 remote? Used? Still in original package? Dick
What would be a fair price on a nice used Z4000??
Depends on whether I'm selling it or buying it.
Seriously, it depends on a lot of factors the main ones being condition and what kind of guarantee, if any, the seller offers. The starting point for me would be the current price for a new Z4000 - I believe MSRP is about $470 and some dealers are selling them for around $400. So I would definitely be looking at a price below $400. They appear infrequently for sale in the train club publications I get but one I saw for sale last year, described as "Like New," was priced at $300.
Depends on whether I'm selling it or buying it.
Seriously, it depends on a lot of factors the main ones being condition and what kind of guarantee, if any, the seller offers. The starting point for me would be the current price for a new Z4000 - I believe MSRP is about $470 and some dealers are selling them for around $400. So I would definitely be looking at a price below $400. They appear infrequently for sale in the train club publications I get but one I saw for sale last year, described as "Like New," was priced at $300.
Varies. I got mine used for $160 plus tax...in California no less! The hobby shop had just bought an estate collection and I got tipped of about it by another club member. I literally grabbed it before they put it on the shelf. If buying a used transformer, make sure you get some type of guarantee that it works. The MTH Z4000 is way more sophisticated than your basic Post-War ZW.
