Well I bit the bullet and picked them up. $50 for the pair in "once used" condition. PO said he used them once and then they just sat. I don't think it was a steal, more like a fair price?
My thinking was that I could wait for a coupon from HF and purchase their 6 tons for ~$40 OTD on sale with a coupon. However the resale value on the HF would probably be minimal, say $20 if I was lucky. Where as with these I have a feeling I could resell them and get my $50 back out of them if need be seeing as how they are a name brand and retail for $130. So my loss if I had to resell would be less on the Matco. At least that is they way it works in my head
Overall they seem nice. I really wish they didn't say "Made in PRC, Danhar Co.". The fit and finish seems nice. I am not real crazy about the auto lift feature. They have a gas shock in them that raises the column automatically so you don't have to, marketing
~15" to 24" height adjustment, 10.5x11.5" base.
O well, I am content with them. They are something that I needed, hopefully I didn't make a mistake buying them. I have been trying to talk a group of friends into the joint purchase of a mid rise lift, but this will have to do until then.
Something about 2nd hand jack stands that make me nervous.
I was hoping you would give your thoughts on these. I highly agree with that statement, and normally wouldn't have, but given their condition..... Lets hope for the best.
Made in China is Made in China.
Sadly, I too have this feeling
For a professional recommendation, I would say stick with reputable brand.
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Yes I definitely am not a brand fan boy, but would like to think that if a large reputable comp like Matco is going to put their name on something, that the item shouldn't be dangerous junk?
Here are the new (to me) 6 tons next to one of the 2 tons (also china) that was on loan to me from a friend. Not very confidence inspiring to say the least.
