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Precision Mattews Lathe $2500

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Thread 'Late model Precision Matthews 1236T lathe GTA $2700'

On facebook marketplace in Brampton there is a newish and very clean looking PM1236T lathe plus $1000 in accessories and a engine hoist going for very reasonable price.

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I wonder why it didn't sell previously (assuming it's real)? At $3,000 CDN it still looks like a good deal (but for me - 7 hour drive, may need to pay duty – although sold from U.S. may not; and Canada to U.S. duties seem different – and too big for my space).
 
ChazzC said:
I wonder why it didn't sell previously (assuming it's real)? At $3,000 CDN it still looks like a good deal (but for me - 7 hour drive, may need to pay duty – although sold from U.S. may not; and Canada to U.S. duties seem different – and too big for my space).
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It's not real, same pic has been posted in a bunch of ads. Was it ever real? I doubt it.
 
Martin w said:
Pending already.
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If you send a deposit, I bet he'll hold it for you.

I sometimes think we should all contact these guys and ask as many questions as possible and stretch things out as long as possible. If we waste enough time and bury them in messages, we might convince them to actually get a job.
 
Tomc938 said:
If you send a deposit, I bet he'll hold it for you.
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Thanks for the advice...

I never even read the ad. Just saw the picture and price and thought someone on here might be interested. I am not really into newer machines or offshore stuff. Seemed like a reasonable price for a Chinese machine.
 
Tomc938 said:
I sometimes think we should all contact these guys and ask as many questions as possible and stretch things out as long as possible.
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That’s my thought too. Just enough to lead him down the path and then accuse him as a scammer.

I’m sure the scammers have become quite adept at knowing when to stop responding to inquiries though…
 
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