Tippman Boss at Auction

[Arbo]

There is a Boss coming up at auction locally on Wednesday. Anything in particular that I should be looking at in a used machine? I have never seen one up close and personal, so any help would be appreciated.

[particle]

I can't really help you, but expect the machine to be bigger, and much heavier than you think. Bring a friend to help you load it if you win the bid.

[Denster]

They only weigh between 25 and 35 lbs depending on whether it is the newer aluminum casting or the older cast iron. Pretty simple machine actually. Pop the back off just a simple plastic cover and see if the innards are rusted. Pull the handle and cycle it and see that all the parts move. There are probably some attachments with it check and see that they are not incorporated with another auction lot. Watch the maintenance and demo videos on the tippmannindustrial.com site to get an idea of how it should operate. Bottom line is that they sell used on eBay for $900 and Tippmann will completely rebuild and service for about $100 so if you can get it for $600 or less you are good to go. If this is your standard estate auction you may be surprised at how low it goes. I bought my first one for $75. They are an excellent stitcher and very rugged. Good luck.

[particle]

Indeed - my mistake. My frame of reference was based off my Consew 206rb complete with a metal table and motor attached. The Boss isn't anywhere near that in size/weight, especially considering there is no motor to deal with. Never actually seen one in person.

[ryano]

So what did the machine sell for? Did you get it?

[Arbo]

So what did the machine sell for? Did you get it?

It went for $625.00. It was a newer aluminum frame machine in really nice shape. I had a budget of 400, so no, I did not get it. The old fella had a lot of really cool stuff. A Champion lock-stitch machine went for nearly 2000 fully restored. A luberto #9 with a motor drive and bench went for $800 with no sign of the winning bidder backing down. BIG older machines went dirt cheap, but there were not many bargains to be had that day.

[bruce johnson]

Arbo,

Where was the auction? Sounds like an interesting day.

[particle]

Arbo,

Where was the auction? Sounds like an interesting day.

+1 - And how does one find auctions like these? I feel a used machine may be in my future, but only if I can manage to find one for a great price. Baby #3 due in about 3 weeks.... LOL

[Arbo]

The auction was nearby in central PA. I just happened to see the listing. The guy was an old hobbyist who used to own a scrap yard. He was into a bit of everything.

[ryano]

+1 - And how does one find auctions like these? I feel a used machine may be in my future, but only if I can manage to find one for a great price. Baby #3 due in about 3 weeks.... LOL

Hello,

You can try this website http://www.auctionzip.com/

[particle]

Hello,

You can try this website http://www.auctionzip.com/

Thanks ryano - that's a handy resource!

[ryano]

You're very welcome.