Whats a fair price for a used RR 120?

jbird69 · 10/30/2009, 08:01 PM

...In excellent condition with 2 overflows....tank only?? Im in the market

superman100 · 10/31/2009, 09:01 AM

I paid 500.00 for one but it had tons of equipment with it. Skimmer, sump, lights, ballast, chiller, etc.

Bonsai Boi · 10/31/2009, 09:43 AM

brand new you're probably looking at around $350 for a RR...so i'd say a good price used would be around $200-250

Playa-1 · 10/31/2009, 10:20 AM

I would price the exact model new and consider about 50% as a fair market value for a used tank in good condition. Many people say that $1 per gallon is fair but I think it depends on the tank and material it's made of. I also like to take a step back and consider just the cost of the Raw materials on the equipment. Many times you can get a used tank for less money then it would cost you in materials to build it. So with that in mind a fair price it what somebody is willing to pay for it. Tanks just don't hold value well on the resale market. Also consider Warranty and liability if something goes wrong.

jbird69 · 10/31/2009, 10:23 AM

Ok. I was looking at glass cages and they had a 48 X 24 X 25 drilled for $375. I dont know about shipping tho. I'll keep an eye on craigslist.

MarineGirl411 · 10/31/2009, 10:38 AM

Wow. For a RR 120 it's like 650 here. Brand new. I just got a 180 used for 400.

super1man · 10/31/2009, 10:44 AM

i paid 120 for mine it came with a bnch for lockline, stand and canopy.

reefergeorge · 10/31/2009, 12:12 PM

$200 would be fair in excellent condition.

jayk198030 · 10/31/2009, 12:47 PM

i paid $450 for 120gRR w/dual overflows and $45 for ea. overflow setup. it was all brand new from a LFS. so $200-$250 is not bad. watch craigslist and RC. hard times makes great deals for some. i just got a 90gRR tank,stand,canopy, 30g sump, return pump, 80lbs+ of LR, 30lbs of sand, redsea wavemaker for $500 and an extra $200 for the (2)250w DE HQI/ PC(2) combo light.

superman100 · 10/31/2009, 12:48 PM

Craigslist i a great place to look. Just beware of leaks and tons of scratches.

marinetankdiver · 10/31/2009, 03:15 PM

I think it really does depend on the tank you are looking at. I paid $450 for a used Oceanic Tech 120 with starphire front glass that was in near perfect condition. I like the 50 % rule that Playa-1 put out there going either up or down by 10-15% depending on the tanks condition.

Though I would kind of doubt that any manufacture would honor the warranty for anyone but the original purchaser and even then it seems like you have to buy the manufactures stands for the warranty to be honored.

10/30/2009, 08:01 PM	#1
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	Whats a fair price for a used RR 120? ...In excellent condition with 2 overflows....tank only?? Im in the market __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

10/31/2009, 10:23 AM	#5
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	Ok. I was looking at glass cages and they had a 48 X 24 X 25 drilled for $375. I dont know about shipping tho. I'll keep an eye on craigslist. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

10/31/2009, 10:38 AM	#6
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	Wow. For a RR 120 it's like 650 here. Brand new. I just got a 180 used for 400. __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

10/31/2009, 10:44 AM	#7
super1man Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartford, WI Posts: 147	i paid 120 for mine it came with a bnch for lockline, stand and canopy. __________________ Superman Current Tank Info: 48x24x10 1" thick Custom Acrylic, 40lb Chunk of Tonga Branch Rock, ASM G3 Skimmer, Custom LED Pendents, Simple set up with Corals Growing like Crazy

10/31/2009, 12:47 PM	#9
jayk198030 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tag, your it! Posts: 783	i paid $450 for 120gRR w/dual overflows and $45 for ea. overflow setup. it was all brand new from a LFS. so $200-$250 is not bad. watch craigslist and RC. hard times makes great deals for some. i just got a 90gRR tank,stand,canopy, 30g sump, return pump, 80lbs+ of LR, 30lbs of sand, redsea wavemaker for $500 and an extra $200 for the (2)250w DE HQI/ PC(2) combo light. __________________ I feel like 1.025 and i look like skimmate. I eat crap and throw up! What am I? Current Tank Info: I need help!!

10/31/2009, 09:01 AM	#2
superman100 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 50	I paid 500.00 for one but it had tons of equipment with it. Skimmer, sump, lights, ballast, chiller, etc.

10/31/2009, 09:43 AM	#3
Bonsai Boi Moved On Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 74	brand new you're probably looking at around $350 for a RR...so i'd say a good price used would be around $200-250

10/31/2009, 10:20 AM	#4
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	I would price the exact model new and consider about 50% as a fair market value for a used tank in good condition. Many people say that $1 per gallon is fair but I think it depends on the tank and material it's made of. I also like to take a step back and consider just the cost of the Raw materials on the equipment. Many times you can get a used tank for less money then it would cost you in materials to build it. So with that in mind a fair price it what somebody is willing to pay for it. Tanks just don't hold value well on the resale market. Also consider Warranty and liability if something goes wrong.

10/31/2009, 12:12 PM	#8
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	$200 would be fair in excellent condition.

10/31/2009, 12:48 PM	#10
superman100 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 50	Craigslist i a great place to look. Just beware of leaks and tons of scratches.

10/31/2009, 03:15 PM	#11
marinetankdiver Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 173	I think it really does depend on the tank you are looking at. I paid $450 for a used Oceanic Tech 120 with starphire front glass that was in near perfect condition. I like the 50 % rule that Playa-1 put out there going either up or down by 10-15% depending on the tanks condition. Though I would kind of doubt that any manufacture would honor the warranty for anyone but the original purchaser and even then it seems like you have to buy the manufactures stands for the warranty to be honored. __________________ Sam