need advise on possible Craigslist purchase

cachacase1

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There a set up listed on Craigslist for 200.
It has a 55gal,sump tank,power head,lights,csbinet,heater,and fluval 305 canister. The equipment is all so 3-4 years old.

Do you guys think it's worth it?
 

Allan01230

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tell him to fill tank with water then look at it filled check all seams, I had bad luck with used tanks but you might not.
 

xraycer

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I wouldn't pay $200 for a used 55 set-up
 

xraycer

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It depends on where u live. Over here everything is 3x more expensive than the USA, 200 is a good deal for a 55 in Australia where I live


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Yes, I agree. I live in the same area as the OP and I scan CL all the time for good deals
 

mudbuttjones

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Seems steep but that's cheaper than retail. Where I live Craigslist finds go for more than they cost new.

If its on par or cheaper than similar things in your market, it's a great deal.



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xraycer

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Where I live Craigslist finds go for more than they cost new.
People are always looking for a sucker and/or they figured there's going to be haggling, so they set a way high price when they're actually willing to sell it for half the asking price.
 
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