Original Price on ATF Saw/Guiderail
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I am curious about the ATF55. At the same time I bought my big shop machinery, the dealer offered me the Festool at a discounted price. It was new, but the owner exchanged for the new model, the TS 55. I only paid $250 and I know that the retail price was a lot more.
This came up because a used one just sold on eBay for $186. Sort of beat-up, and missing the guide rail.
Gary
This came up because a used one just sold on eBay for $186. Sort of beat-up, and missing the guide rail.
Gary
My question was really all about preserving my investment. Out of curiosity mostly, I go dumpster diving on eBay from time to time, and look at the going rate for Festool equipment I already own. The value of the ATF 55 became a question because the one I bought new was second-hand. I never knew the full retail price. Mine was unused but second owner. The guy traded it in because the new TS 55 was released shortly after his purchase. I paid $250 for the complete package, which included the Systainer and a 55" Guiderail.
On about Thursday, a beat-up ATF55 sold on eBay for $186.50. It came with no guiderail. When I didn't get an answer here on this forum, I sent an email to my Festool dealer. Who knows everything. He told me the new selling price for the package in 2005 was $410. That tells me that the ATF 55 remains prime real estate. Good news to hear.
Gary Curtis
On about Thursday, a beat-up ATF55 sold on eBay for $186.50. It came with no guiderail. When I didn't get an answer here on this forum, I sent an email to my Festool dealer. Who knows everything. He told me the new selling price for the package in 2005 was $410. That tells me that the ATF 55 remains prime real estate. Good news to hear.
Gary Curtis
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Hi Gary.
A little over a year ago, I purchased a new TS-75 saw. At that time I sold my old AFT-55 for $225 via the Canadian Woodworking forum. The saw had been used A LOT but was in good working order For the $225 the guy who bought my saw and picked it up at my shop received three blades but no rail.
A little over a year ago, I purchased a new TS-75 saw. At that time I sold my old AFT-55 for $225 via the Canadian Woodworking forum. The saw had been used A LOT but was in good working order For the $225 the guy who bought my saw and picked it up at my shop received three blades but no rail.
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Hi Greg.greg mann said:OK, Frank, you keep records on everything. What did you pay for your atf55 and when did you buy it?
Yes, you are correct that I keep extensive records and notes. I purchased the ATF-55 in early 2004 and, at that time, the price in US dollars was $375 for the saw plus rail.
