just an FYI for anyone looking for such, there are currently a couple of fairly priced skil 100’s on ebay, I just picked one up with a best offer of $175, there is a type 3 for $200 or best offer, a skil 190 for $200 and an early model 5.5 amp for 300 buy it now…
grab one, send it to PeteC for a retrofit, and you’re set.
I watch Ebay every day. I see the one for $300 , but $175 and $200 ?? Haven’t seen anything like that in months. If I did see something like that, you wouldn’t have got it. Yeah I think it is a good idea for everyone to go over to Ebay and take a look. Sort of a reality check. On the contrary; It’s my opinion that good usable Skils are drying up. Lowel
Good deal for both of you. I pass when I’m broke. But other than the one for $300 everything else is over priced. Especially when you consider that you don’t know what your getting.
I have the Skil 100 owners manuals, for the 5.5 amp. and the 7.5 amp models. If you need one, I will provide it to you, next time you’re down this way.
I searched ebay straight after I saw this one and there was nothing even close to it on there, i dont think it will let me see US listings on my phone.
probably a good thing as the shipping and 240 volt adapter would cost a bomb.
Five days left and it’s at $202. There was one on a couple of weeks ago for $275 “Buy it now”. It went in about two days. Considering the high prices; that was a deal. Of course you have to figure the shipping which if you don’t box it yourself can be $75. I actually can’t believe the one for $300 has sat that long. It proves my "Bro Deal " theory. Surfers are cheap.
Occasionally people list stuff on Craigslist. Searchtempest checks as many cities as you specify. Beware of ads that do not have direct contact info. I look for actual phone numbers. There are a lot of folks that are simply collecting email addresses for sucker lists. Answering an ad via the Craigslist indirect contact info is just asking for more spam in your inbox.
Craigslist sellers might also be more inclined to go for a cash and carry deal with no shipping involved. That said, I have had success buying stuff on Craigslist from distant sellers. It helps to offer a few bucks for their time. (shipping and handling)