Craftsman Antique, worth?

[ambenz]

I am getting ready to sell my old Craftsman 7" Circular Saw but do not know it's value.
Sears Craftsman Model #315.27782
Includes Case, blades, and wrench.
Works great!!!!

Parts diagram link

How much do you think I can charge for this at a garage sale???

PICS!!!!!

 

[zkling]

$10-$20. Depending on the knowledge of the buyer. That is a 7" saw and IIRC the modern, common 7.25" blades won't fit, leaving the owner with a saw that takes an obscure blade size (aka pain in the but to find and buy). Add in that people at garage sales are usually extremely cheap and looking for a "good deal" Just my 2¢.

Edit I just re read, why are you not including the blades? That really limits the potential buyer if you want to be honest about it. In that case ~$10, if that

 

[ambenz]

I suppose I should include the blades too...never considered the blades would not be available....I will edit the first post to include blades....thanks for your input!!!

 

[jbmorrey]

I tried to sell a circular saw like that at a Garage Sale and was only able to get $15 for it. Those saws are well built and will last a while, unfortunately people do not really appreciate them and would prefer a new not as well built (in my opinion) plastic circular saw. I am not sure about your model but they also tend to be heavier than the new ones. You may be able to get more on an online auction site if you are willing to go through the trouble of shipping it. Good Luck!

James

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Around here you could try and get $10 for it (with the blades). $5 if you want to get rid of it.

 

[saryon7]

I had one of those saws I got from my grandpa and figured it would last forever. Unfortunately it started grinding and broke after just a couple of cuts. Those quality all metal saws had plastic gears. I am guessing the old plastic wasn't that good and became brittle with age. So, when I fired it up after it had sat for for 15 years, it just gave up its ghost.

 

[mmack66]

That saw isn't an antique, but there are 3 that have sold on eBay from $30-$50 dollars, though the ones on there look really clean.

 

[Zeke]

You could put a 6 1/2" blade on that if you wanted to.

 

[PugetDude]

Sell the metal case for $10; throw the saw in for free.

 

[ambenz]

Sell the metal case for $10; throw the saw in for free.

That's funny! ...Funny thing about all of this thread, to me, is I hear a lot of rave reviews of old Craftsman's stuff...a member even named his garage after Craftsman.
So, it's a little shocking to me to hear my saw is worth $5 on the low end and $50 on the high end!
I actually was thinking on putting a $25 price on it and shoot for $20.
I figured I might be missing the boat and might be selling it too cheap, but you all, so far, have shot down that pipe dream....and that's okay, it's a great reality check!

Interesting to hear about the plastic gears too...crazy.
That saw is "Outta here" and off to the pile to be sold!
I can't believe I kept it in the cabinet all these years thinking it might be worth its weight in gold.
Thanks for everyones input, this forum rocks.

 

[1950mercury]

If that was listed on craigslist around here they would be askimg 50+ dont know if theyd get it. Id say its worth 20-25

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

That's funny! ...Funny thing about all of this thread, to me, is I hear a lot of rave reviews of old Craftsman's stuff...a member even named his garage after Craftsman.
So, it's a little shocking to me to hear my saw is worth $5 on the low end and $50 on the high end!
I actually was thinking on putting a $25 price on it and shoot for $20.
I figured I might be missing the boat and might be selling it too cheap, but you all, so far, have shot down that pipe dream....and that's okay, it's a great reality check!

Interesting to hear about the plastic gears too...crazy.
That saw is "Outta here" and off to the pile to be sold!
I can't believe I kept it in the cabinet all these years thinking it might be worth its weight in gold.
Thanks for everyones input, this forum rocks.

Garage sale price will be lower than other methods. Craigslist or E-bay will probably take longer but will reach more potential buyers and probably get more $$$.

 

[acdeucey]

This saw is from 1968. New, it sold for $41.99. The case went for $9.99.

I have the "deluxe" model of this saw from 1968. It's a 315.27802, 7", 2 HP, and 12 amps. It's a clean saw, runs great, and I paid $10 for it. No case, however.

While these saws are listed as 7", they will take a 7 1/4" blade. That's what I have in mine.

If this was my saw, I'd clean it up, and then ask $25 for it. IMHO, the case would command a premium.

Good luck with your sale.

Don

PS: If we were closer, I'd give you $10 for the case alone. You could keep the saw.

 

[ckadams00]

That's funny! ...Funny thing about all of this thread, to me, is I hear a lot of rave reviews of old Craftsman's stuff...a member even named his garage after Craftsman.

He has a GARAGE named after Craftsman, not an investment firm.

 

[Westly]

I actually was thinking on putting a $25 price on it and shoot for $20.

I think you could do that if you drove it out to a construction site at break time, Especially if commonly available 6 1/2" blades will fit.

Somebody in the thread said it has plastic gears inside. I would open it up and see, and if it did then back down a little. If it's metal inside then maybe ask for $50