Neptune apex would you buy used

Itchy fishy · 02/19/2016, 09:22 PM

Ok so I'm sold on the controller setup now the only question is. Someone from my local fish forum has a Neptune apex system. Comes with the display, they eb8, PM2, no probes. My question to all the people that have a setup would you buy a used system? Supposedly their "getting out" so of course everything works just fine but I would imagine I would have little recourse is something goes awry.
I see retail prices but in your option what would a good "used " price be taken into the account Im going to have to buy a temp probe maybe ph as that's all I really need. Thanks hopefully soon I will be joining you with a fully automated system. Also it looks a little worn from the pictures. The Aqua controller is all black. Not like the new ones I see that has the Orange stickers across the controller. So again what would a good price be and is it worth buying a used system. Thanks everyone

Manfredo · 02/19/2016, 09:26 PM

I bought my Apex Lite along with EB8, temp and ph probe used. That was 2 years ago and it still going with no issues. It's the same "all black" that you describe so it's an older unit but all new accessories wok just fine.

vhuang168 · 02/19/2016, 09:46 PM

I just purchased a used Apex Gold setup complete with PM2, AWM n all probes for $600. I also purchased a black label Apex system with extra EB8 for $400. So price varies.

ca1ore · 02/19/2016, 10:29 PM

People seem willing to pay ridiculous amounts for certain used gear, including apex stuff. I'd certainly check for connection corrosion in something that appears it may be more than a year or two old. My own rule of thumb is half of current retail for something more than a couple of years old. Otherwise I just buy new.

Member No. 1 · 02/20/2016, 07:26 AM

With the snow storm we received a few weeks ago we lost power, I hooked up the generator, long story short, my display, EB8, PM1, PM2, WXM got fried.
I locally picked up a less than 1 year old Apex System - display, EB8, base unit, temp, pH and ORP probe for $250. I still had to buy the other modules.
Since my base unit was ok, I now have a spare.
So look around.

02/19/2016, 09:22 PM	#1
Itchy fishy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 63	Neptune apex would you buy used Ok so I'm sold on the controller setup now the only question is. Someone from my local fish forum has a Neptune apex system. Comes with the display, they eb8, PM2, no probes. My question to all the people that have a setup would you buy a used system? Supposedly their "getting out" so of course everything works just fine but I would imagine I would have little recourse is something goes awry. I see retail prices but in your option what would a good "used " price be taken into the account Im going to have to buy a temp probe maybe ph as that's all I really need. Thanks hopefully soon I will be joining you with a fully automated system. Also it looks a little worn from the pictures. The Aqua controller is all black. Not like the new ones I see that has the Orange stickers across the controller. So again what would a good price be and is it worth buying a used system. Thanks everyone

02/19/2016, 09:46 PM	#3
vhuang168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,136	I just purchased a used Apex Gold setup complete with PM2, AWM n all probes for $600. I also purchased a black label Apex system with extra EB8 for $400. So price varies. __________________ Vincent 40g custom AIO --> DSA190Pro

02/19/2016, 10:29 PM	#4
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	People seem willing to pay ridiculous amounts for certain used gear, including apex stuff. I'd certainly check for connection corrosion in something that appears it may be more than a year or two old. My own rule of thumb is half of current retail for something more than a couple of years old. Otherwise I just buy new. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

02/20/2016, 07:26 AM	#5
Member No. 1 Ver. 2.1 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rehoboth, MA Posts: 1,803	With the snow storm we received a few weeks ago we lost power, I hooked up the generator, long story short, my display, EB8, PM1, PM2, WXM got fried. I locally picked up a less than 1 year old Apex System - display, EB8, base unit, temp, pH and ORP probe for $250. I still had to buy the other modules. Since my base unit was ok, I now have a spare. So look around. __________________ Pete "I never make mistakes... I thought I did once, but I was wrong" Current Tank Info: In the process - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2661614

02/19/2016, 09:26 PM	#2
Manfredo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Miami, Kendall Posts: 298	I bought my Apex Lite along with EB8, temp and ph probe used. That was 2 years ago and it still going with no issues. It's the same "all black" that you describe so it's an older unit but all new accessories wok just fine.