Presto 6N with 2 overheads, 1-C & 1-D heads on ebay

Post: # 21606Unread post **Angus McCarthy** Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:04 pm

Alright, fellas. Willing to bet this'll be the auction of the season.

No lead screws included, unfortunately.

www.ebay.com/itm/221144455064

Post: # 21626Unread post **powerstrip** Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:48 am

note that this is the same auction from a week ago, with the same 1-D mechanism "No lead screw". This is now the 1-D and 1-C overheads (no lead screws)

and a very nicely kept 6N to state the obvious!

At $200 for shipping, anyone on the east coast might consider picking this up from vestal, NY.

Post: # 21637Unread post **tragwag** Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:57 pm

that box looks much nicer than the one mine is in!

Post: # 21645Unread post **tragwag** Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:05 am

I watched this go for $1500 plus $200 shipping.
The two overheads are worth it I think, though no amp obviously

Post: # 21646Unread post **powerstrip** Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:10 am

Wow someone really wanted this. Great shape, and yes, about the two overheads, that is great as well, but, wow.

I just already know of about 4-5 different 6N sitting around in disrepair, That is entirely too much, considering what a little elbow grease can do to an old cutter. You could cut $800 off the price

Post: # 21648Unread post **tragwag** Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:41 am

I would have to agree, too expensive!
I put a day or two of work into an old 6N, and got the mechanical system to a good place.

Post: # 21650Unread post **piaptk** Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:17 pm

Actually, I would say that $1500 is about right for that. 6Ns have been significantly undervalued in the last 3 or 4 auctions that popped up, as opposed to the insane prices for ROK machines that you can't find replacement parts for.

I have owned SIX 6ns over the past few years and have always paid around $1000-$1200 for them and sold them to friends for the same. $1500 is slightly on the high side, since there is no feedscrew, perhaps, but the fact that there is an extra head and overhead that could be used for parts (I'm sure there are some overheads floating around out there missing cranks, screw blades, etc) I think it averages out.

Sure, you can happen across them when you are digging in people's garages for way cheaper, but if you actively sought one out from someone who knows what it is, $1200-1500 is totally reasonable price for what you get, a tank of a mono lathe that is easy to use and has easily repaired and replaced parts.

I would never part with any of mine for less than $1200, even if I never used them... and I know at least 5 people \that would be happy to pay that for one if I decided to sell it.

Post: # 21651Unread post **piaptk** Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:20 pm

powerstrip wrote:Wow someone really wanted this. Great shape, and yes, about the two overheads, that is great as well, but, wow.

I just already know of about 4-5 different 6N sitting around in disrepair, That is entirely too much, considering what a little elbow grease can do to an old cutter. You could cut $800 off the price

I would be interested in purchasing another unit if you have access to ones that are not being used for cheap...

Post: # 21657Unread post **Angus McCarthy** Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:18 pm

[quote="piaptk"][/quote]
I guess I got in on the lower side, then, at $800. Of course I still have to get my 1-D overhauled and that'll add another hundred to the investment. Plus the cost of new idlers it'd come pretty close to 1K all told just for the hardware.

Post: # 21661Unread post **tragwag** Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:43 pm

good to hear people regard the quality of the 6N still.
I really like it!
I guess I was under the impression that the amp was worth more, though the full setup from Al totaled + amp right around what you guys are saying.