Are old vac sys se1 worth it if i find one

[Crispy]

I know this may be a silly question, but ive finally found a Vac sys Se1 system which seems in go condition for a steal.........$1000 aud ( plus postage)

Its production date on the se1 clamp is 2014,
would i be stupid to pass this up - the wife has approved an early bday present ... just hoping its legit.

 

[MikeGE]

I was a late adopter to the VAC SYS, but use it on nearly every project. If the condition is good and everything works, I think the $1,000 AUD (about €570) is a great deal.

These pop up from time to time on the free version of eBay. There is currently one listed for €1,600 in Bonn that has never been used, but the listing doesn't indicate the age. I doubt it will last long before it finds a new home.

 

[Crispy]

Thankyou Mike,

Ive been looking for a while, and trying to work out which other brand to purchase and was close to buyiung the virutex se660, but managed to find this one on FB market place - so hoping its not a scam!
for $1000 im not even going to haggle

I found a complete se1 and se2 in a another european country last night, would have been ~$3000 aud before freight, but they dont send out of the country

 

[luvmytoolz]

Here in OZ the Vac Sys is extremely rare to find in the wild. A mate sold one a few years back for considerably more than that. So yes, I reckon $1k is a pretty good deal for something so useful.

 

[Crispy]

And just like that, my dream is dashed lol.
I understand 1k was probably a scam, especially for how clean it looked in the photos.

Apparently asking for a video call to actually see the item, and suggesting that 'pack and send' act as middle men to make sure i get the item, and he got his money was not welcomed, i got one response from the seller - "i can send"..
before he left the chat.


So a long/ very very long shot.....if anyone knows anyone either in Australia (preferably) or another 240v country selling one or could possibly help get one to me would be appreciated...
Would not be an issue to pay for time spent to get said item. - as i said in the line above, its probably a long shot ( or if someone lives in NSW for the one that may or may not be on line )

I have found a few on eaby for sale, but most state they dont ship outside of what ever country they are in.


Failing that im still in 2 minds about getting a virutex product....either just the small desk pad vc4 or the svn460 ( tilt and rotate) which from what i gather use compressed air - and as i remembered today i have an old 7.1cfm air compressor i havent used in a couple of years but its no vac sys.

 

[hdv]

I think I remember something about a vac clamping system created by Izzy Swan? You might take a look at his site. You can also build one yourself, including the swivelling foot. Someone has posted a clip on Youtube showing how they did that.

I am very, very glad I got mine (very shortly after they were discontinued) from a member of another forum for a "normal" price for a second hand item. But for the prices I see nowadays I would probably go the build-it-yourself route.

Sautershop in Germany have their own system too (I think they are called vacdogs) and they do ship worldwide. For that you would need to buy your own pump, but those are easy to come by.

Doscornio and Schmalz are other brands you might take a look at. Not cheap, but very reliable.

 

[Cheese]

Doscornio and Schmalz are another brands you might take a look at. Not cheap, but very reliable.

You can add Bankmaster & Hanning to that list.

 

[Crispy]

Cheers to you both HDV and Cheese.

I will still continue the hunt - just wont mention this to my wife as she already hates how much ive spent in the last 4 years on my shed toys alone, she should be lucky i dont have more money to spend on cars

The Schmalz is similar to the virutex items in was looking at, but not completely sold on, still the small vc4 plate or 2 would still be cheaper than ordering some more Veritas Planing stops from Canada for sanding!

The Banksmaster Mono S really i like ( i remember seeing this one a while ago) and is the probably the closest to the same adjustablilty as the vac sys, can even order a foot pedal apparently...

Will have to see if they would send to Australia though, i have a vacuum pump for refrigeration that does not get much use that flows 2.5 m/h, so close to 3cubic meters.
As i cant find them anywhere out of europe, im guessing it will be somewhere around $2.5to $3.5k australian - allowing for up to $500 in freight and upto $400 taxes and duties landed.