If anyone can find a deal on tools - PixMan can! He has a Mitutoyo electronic gauge that does everything but fetch you a cold beer at the end of the day. When he told me what he paid for it, part of me was thinking "well done, that is a steal" and the other part was thinking things best not put into print!
However, I have found that if you are patient, watch things on eBay to get a feel for what they go for and are willing to lose several auctions before winning one, there are some deals to be had. The key is to set a price you are willing to spend, take the shipping out and make the balance your maximum bid. The difficult part (for many) in resisting the temptation to just up it a little or bid higher if you get outbid. I've picked up lots of items for a fraction of what they often go for this way.
It was the rare Starrett calipers that made me search out a set of hermaphrodite calipers.
However, I have found that if you are patient, watch things on eBay to get a feel for what they go for and are willing to lose several auctions before winning one, there are some deals to be had. The key is to set a price you are willing to spend, take the shipping out and make the balance your maximum bid. The difficult part (for many) in resisting the temptation to just up it a little or bid higher if you get outbid. I've picked up lots of items for a fraction of what they often go for this way.
It was the rare Starrett calipers that made me search out a set of hermaphrodite calipers.
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