Good deal? Used 210gal RR AGA with stand

DavidinGA · 01/30/2013, 12:22 PM

Thinking about picking up this used 210 gallon All Glass brand tank I found local to me. Has two returns and two drains total in the boxes.

What is everyones thought on this setup (tank and stand only) for $650?

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Guy says everything is in good shape.

Good decent bad deal?

fishgate · 01/30/2013, 12:31 PM

I think it is a lot. I am thinking offer $300 and see if he takes it. If this is a CL ad, I doubt he gets much, if any other interest. I would never offer more then 50% of retail for a used tank. The stand is the cheapest of stands - nothing special there.

Slystone · 01/30/2013, 12:33 PM

If I asked 650 i'd probably take 500 which is a good price in my area

DavidinGA · 01/30/2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fishgate

I think it is a lot. I am thinking offer $300 and see if he takes it. If this is a CL ad, I doubt he gets much, if any other interest. I would never offer more then 50% of retail for a used tank. The stand is the cheapest of stands - nothing special there.

Everyone around me in GA is quoting me like $1k for a new 180gal rr tank (let alone a 210) just the tank and no stand...

DavidinGA · 01/30/2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Slystone

If I asked 650 i'd probably take 500 which is a good price in my area

The guy originally wanted $800 for the tank/stand and now I got him down to $650

gone fishin · 01/30/2013, 12:48 PM

If it is in decent shape and you are happy with the price then go for it. something is only worth what we are willing to pay for it. just my 2 cents

coralsnaked · 01/30/2013, 12:49 PM

Too expensive for tank and bottom stand only. Looks well used. Ive seen lots of complete set ups in the 200 gal range that looks a lot better going for a grand or so including lights, sump,filtration, and stands looking better w/ a hood. Ive seen 150s going for that price including live rock and limited livestock.

You can buy a new 210 for under a grand so someones looking to get 50-60% of new value. I would pay $450 max if it holds water

Merry Skerry

DavidinGA · 01/30/2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by coralsnaked

Too expensive for tank and bottom stand only. Looks well used. Ive seen lots of complete set ups in the 200 gal range that looks a lot better going for a grand or so including lights, sump,filtration, and stands looking better w/ a hood. Ive seen 150s going for that price including live rock and limited livestock.

You can buy a new 210 for under a grand so someones looking to get 50-60% of new value. I would pay $450 max if it holds water

Merry Skerry

Where can you get a new 210 for under a grand?

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Kawi9_cf · 01/30/2013, 02:26 PM

where in ga are you? I am also from ga and I think I may know a place where you could get a better deal.

vansk8r · 01/30/2013, 02:30 PM

I wound't for just tank and stand.

DavidinGA · 01/30/2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kawi9_cf

where in ga are you? I am also from ga and I think I may know a place where you could get a better deal.

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DavidinGA · 01/30/2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fishgate

I think it is a lot. I am thinking offer $300 and see if he takes it. If this is a CL ad, I doubt he gets much, if any other interest. I would never offer more then 50% of retail for a used tank. The stand is the cheapest of stands - nothing special there.

Yeah the stand is one of the main issues I'm having with the whole deal; especially since it is a 3 door stand with smallish 22in wide openings for access to the sump area.

no way I'm getting a standard 75 gal in there to use as a sump...
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notice he ran his sump in the basement

whiteshark · 01/30/2013, 03:31 PM

650 still seems like a lot but as gone fishin said if you're happy with it go for it.

Personally I'd continue to shop around or talk him down to 350 or 400. I think there is a better deal to be had, but I wouldn't be in a hurry either. Plus I hate those dimensions...

DavidinGA · 01/30/2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteshark

650 still seems like a lot but as gone fishin said if you're happy with it go for it.

Personally I'd continue to shop around or talk him down to 350 or 400. I think there is a better deal to be had, but I wouldn't be in a hurry either. Plus I hate those dimensions...

I have this inlay I wanted to put a tank in that is a little less than 7ft long and maybe 12in deep (an 18" deep tank would actually look better in there but everyone says I should really get the extra 6" of depth in a 24" deep tank) is why I am looking for this size tank.

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C Dog · 01/30/2013, 03:47 PM

If it had more equipment MAYBE for $650.

whiteshark · 01/30/2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidinGA

I have this inlay I wanted to put a tank in that is a little less than 7ft long and maybe 12in deep (an 18" deep tank would actually look better in there but everyone says I should really get the extra 6" of depth in a 24" deep tank) is why I am looking for this size tank.

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All that really matters is that you like the way it looks

I think long, vertically deep tanks are hard to aquascape in aesthetically pleasing manner. Not that it can't be done, but the standard sized tanks don't lend themselves to it the way breeders or cubes do IMO.

DavidinGA · 01/30/2013, 10:17 PM

He said he would sell just the tank for $550.

Stand doesn't look all that great...

Tank worth that much by itself?

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led stony · 01/30/2013, 10:58 PM

If you cant afford a 650 dollar tank how are you going to fill it? Live rock will cost you that much.lights ,coral. A 180 is 1000 new just the tank. Add starphire clear low iron glass and your looking at 2000 just the tank! So 650 is a good buy. Just my opinion. Good luck.

DavidinGA · 01/31/2013, 07:06 AM

I can afford a $5k tank, but why would I pay that when they are cheaper elsewhere.

Seems like $650 isn't an amazing deal but not getting robbed either...

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Originally Posted by led stony

If you cant afford a 650 dollar tank how are you going to fill it? Live rock will cost you that much.lights ,coral. A 180 is 1000 new just the tank. Add starphire clear low iron glass and your looking at 2000 just the tank! So 650 is a good buy. Just my opinion. Good luck.

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cubiclewarrior · 01/31/2013, 07:37 AM

If the tanks over 100 gallons I allways use the USED 2 dollar rule and the 3 dollar rule if it has a stand
2 x 210 = $420 and 3 x 210 = $630
Id say your on the money! you just cannot get big tanks for $1 a gallon anymore "inflation"

cubiclewarrior · 01/31/2013, 07:45 AM

look at this add http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/fuo/3544727747.html

its almost follows the 3 dollar rule and includes extras

DavidinGA · 01/31/2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cubiclewarrior

look at this add http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/fuo/3544727747.html

its almost follows the 3 dollar rule and includes extras

Man I wish I could find a deal like that around here!

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SGT_York · 01/31/2013, 11:11 AM

check for scratches with a fine tooth comb. They are hard to see until a bit of algae starts growing. If it's scratched $100 max, if it's like new $500.

cubalz · 01/31/2013, 11:57 AM

True the one in Oklahoma has periphery equipment but those are low end junk pumps anyway. I am betting that the PS is more of the same, so all you are really getting is a sump in the deal. With all of that being said, I recently picked up a 210g with stand and lights for $425.00 in great condition locally on CL.

cubalz · 01/31/2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SGT_York

check for scratches with a fine tooth comb. They are hard to see until a bit of algae starts growing. If it's scratched $100 max, if it's like new $500.

The only 210g you are getting for $100.00 has a hole in it the size of the SS Minnow.

01/30/2013, 12:22 PM	#1
DavidinGA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,393	Good deal? Used 210gal RR AGA with stand Thinking about picking up this used 210 gallon All Glass brand tank I found local to me. Has two returns and two drains total in the boxes. What is everyones thought on this setup (tank and stand only) for $650? [IMG][/IMG] (I think you can click on the image for a larger view) Guy says everything is in good shape. Good decent bad deal?

01/30/2013, 12:31 PM	#2
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	I think it is a lot. I am thinking offer $300 and see if he takes it. If this is a CL ad, I doubt he gets much, if any other interest. I would never offer more then 50% of retail for a used tank. The stand is the cheapest of stands - nothing special there. __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

01/30/2013, 12:33 PM	#3
Slystone Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: WI Posts: 258	If I asked 650 i'd probably take 500 which is a good price in my area __________________ Nemomma (><((('> 28 gal nano cube, Rapid LED Retrofit, 50# LR 40# LS 2 ocellaris, yellow watchman goby. Firefish, yellow accessor

01/30/2013, 12:48 PM	#6
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	If it is in decent shape and you are happy with the price then go for it. something is only worth what we are willing to pay for it. just my 2 cents __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

01/30/2013, 02:30 PM	#10
vansk8r Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Venice,Fl Posts: 105	I wound't for just tank and stand. __________________ My reef ate my wallet...

01/30/2013, 12:49 PM	#7
coralsnaked Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Austin / Port Aransas, TX Posts: 1,479	Too expensive for tank and bottom stand only. Looks well used. Ive seen lots of complete set ups in the 200 gal range that looks a lot better going for a grand or so including lights, sump,filtration, and stands looking better w/ a hood. Ive seen 150s going for that price including live rock and limited livestock. You can buy a new 210 for under a grand so someones looking to get 50-60% of new value. I would pay $450 max if it holds water Merry Skerry

01/30/2013, 02:26 PM	#9
Kawi9_cf Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 473	where in ga are you? I am also from ga and I think I may know a place where you could get a better deal.

01/30/2013, 03:31 PM	#13
whiteshark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3,024	650 still seems like a lot but as gone fishin said if you're happy with it go for it. Personally I'd continue to shop around or talk him down to 350 or 400. I think there is a better deal to be had, but I wouldn't be in a hurry either. Plus I hate those dimensions... __________________ Deep Blue 60 gallon cube: Setup in progress.

01/30/2013, 03:47 PM	#15
C Dog Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SWFL Posts: 532	If it had more equipment MAYBE for $650. __________________ C Dogs 400+ Gallon Sun Lit Peninsula Reef

01/30/2013, 10:17 PM	#17
DavidinGA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,393	He said he would sell just the tank for $550. Stand doesn't look all that great... Tank worth that much by itself? Sent by Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Tapatalk 2 __________________ Giant money pit, but it's a happy pit ;) Current tank: 6ft 210gal SPS, 3~eBay led boxes, 4~80w T5's, sro3000int, RW20's, Reef Angel, reactors, pumps, rocks, sand, yadda yadda yadda...

01/30/2013, 10:58 PM	#18
led stony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 60	Salt water is expensive! If you cant afford a 650 dollar tank how are you going to fill it? Live rock will cost you that much.lights ,coral. A 180 is 1000 new just the tank. Add starphire clear low iron glass and your looking at 2000 just the tank! So 650 is a good buy. Just my opinion. Good luck.

01/31/2013, 07:37 AM	#20
cubiclewarrior Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Originally from Chicago IL now just outside OKC Posts: 151	If the tanks over 100 gallons I allways use the USED 2 dollar rule and the 3 dollar rule if it has a stand 2 x 210 = $420 and 3 x 210 = $630 Id say your on the money! you just cannot get big tanks for $1 a gallon anymore "inflation" __________________ Originally posted by Serra : I have a question. How do you drag race marine aquariums? Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon mixed reef and a 30 gallon waterfall reef setup

01/31/2013, 07:45 AM	#21
cubiclewarrior Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Originally from Chicago IL now just outside OKC Posts: 151	look at this add http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/fuo/3544727747.html its almost follows the 3 dollar rule and includes extras __________________ Originally posted by Serra : I have a question. How do you drag race marine aquariums? Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon mixed reef and a 30 gallon waterfall reef setup

01/31/2013, 11:11 AM	#23
SGT_York Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,746	check for scratches with a fine tooth comb. They are hard to see until a bit of algae starts growing. If it's scratched $100 max, if it's like new $500.

01/31/2013, 11:57 AM	#24
cubalz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 100	True the one in Oklahoma has periphery equipment but those are low end junk pumps anyway. I am betting that the PS is more of the same, so all you are really getting is a sump in the deal. With all of that being said, I recently picked up a 210g with stand and lights for $425.00 in great condition locally on CL. __________________ 70g Oceanic Reef Tank, 210g FOWLR Tank - really nice set ups, really empty pockets...