There's this "Ramsey Pro Plus 8000 winch" listed on my local craigslist for $700:
It's described as:
I contacted the seller requesting more information: when it was purchased, whether they tested it with 12v, etc. I was told that it was purchased new in the 1980's, has never been installed or hooked up to power, and is "equivalent" to the current Ramsey QM8000 (which I haven't been able to verify). The price has moved over the past couple weeks from $1000 down to the current $700, and they don't sound too happy about it ("I hope you can see the value in getting a $2000 winch for this price!").
Here's my question: what do you all consider a fair price for this NOS winch? And what inspections or service would you prform (if any) before using it? While I can't find information on this specific model, I know that Ramsey generally makes a quality product. But 40 years is a long time for any piece of equipment to sit around, and when a brand new Warn M8000 sells for a couple hundred more . . . I'm curious how you all would value this one.
It's described as:
New condition, never used. Only removed from it’s box a few days ago because the box was no longer useful by being in the shed for so long.
Winch is in excellent NEW condition! This winch was very expensive off the shelf.
I contacted the seller requesting more information: when it was purchased, whether they tested it with 12v, etc. I was told that it was purchased new in the 1980's, has never been installed or hooked up to power, and is "equivalent" to the current Ramsey QM8000 (which I haven't been able to verify). The price has moved over the past couple weeks from $1000 down to the current $700, and they don't sound too happy about it ("I hope you can see the value in getting a $2000 winch for this price!").
Here's my question: what do you all consider a fair price for this NOS winch? And what inspections or service would you prform (if any) before using it? While I can't find information on this specific model, I know that Ramsey generally makes a quality product. But 40 years is a long time for any piece of equipment to sit around, and when a brand new Warn M8000 sells for a couple hundred more . . . I'm curious how you all would value this one.