What's this 240v extension cord worth ??

[CNGsaves]

Ran across CL ad for guy selling 240v extension cord . . .
. . . .
. . . . . . what would a fair price be ??

8 gauge / 4 wire / 35 amp

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Totally depends on how long it is. I bought a bunch of SOOW 8/4 cord a guy was selling on Craigslist (cord was new material but in two pieces, one about 38 ft and one about 45 ft) and I gave him $75 for it.

Totally depends on length, condition (clean, dirty, nicks, crushed spots, etc).

EDIT: Now I opened the pic and see its 60 ft. The ends are worth about nothing, and I see a nick or abraded spot on it....................... I would not go much over $50........ assuming he measured it correctly.

I put L14-30 twist lock type ends on mine and made them extension cords for my generator, and with adapters, they make good RV extension cord also, or welder extensions.

Charles

 

[theoldwizard1]

New wire would be about $150.

 

[Norcal]

As it sits it is a OSHA citation waiting to happen.

 

[brewchief]

It depends on what you want it for, if you want it for a welder cord you can buy a 50' 3 wire 8ga cord with molded ends for 100$ on ebay. If you need a 4 wire cord then it has some value, I might pay 50-60$ if the cord looked good from end to end, any damage and I would offer 1$ a foot for the longest length that was good and I get the whole thing.

 

[Jess]

As Norcal already stated, its a problem if you want to use it on a worksite. Looks to be at least 50' but no plug? I bought a 50' extension for my welder locally for just under $100 new but that may be more now. Offer him $50 for it.

 

[CNGsaves]

Yeah, sorry I should have put in length of 60 ft . . . .
. . . .
. . . . . . . guy is BONKERS . . . . he thinks it's worth HUNDREDS !!!

I researched price of brand new 8 gauge/4 conductor and found remnants (bargain bin) of UL rated (SOOW) for $2.90 ft. Same company (Allied Wire & Cable) also offered a non-UL rated for $2.50/ft for ANY length I wanted as long as it was greater than 50 ft (+ shipping).

So . . . I'm convinced CL Seller is a ***** as he's talking $300 !!!

I was considering this for "extension cord" for 240v air compressor or welder.

 

[Norcal]

Let that doofus sit on it, used cord better be a bargain before touching it. There is a lot of ChiCom sourced wire & like the CL post, better to leave it alone also.

 

[padroo]

Used, it is worth the price of copper.

 

[Oldbear]

I agree with padroo. Offer him $40-50 bucks and then be prepared to walk away. He'll get the point or he'll find another *****, like himself, that can't do internet searches.

 

[Jess]

When I look at used stuff, I will consider the value to be 50% of new replacement and then down for condition. Lots of stuff offered for sale isn't worth anywhere near the asking. A fair offer and cash can close many deals.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

NIIICE... 4 wire hooked up to a 3 wire receptacle...

FWIW, I got a 75' 8/4 SOOW cable with L14-30 ends for my generator for under $130.00...

Tommy

 

[Jason280]

Just to give you an idea, i bought a 100' piece of 6/4 SOOW in excellent condition from a local salvage yard for $90.

 

[ovrrdrive]

I was just looking at 230V extension cords and ended up just buying a new one made specifically for the outlet I was using. The main reason I bought new was I didn't like the idea of using a recep for the end. I wanted real plugs.

Search amazon for them. There are a bunch of them out there. I got a 40A cord (8 gauge wire) 20' long with NEMA 6-50P formed ends on it for $67. The plugs even light up if you're into that sort of thing.

For that one you're looking at I wouldn't personally mess with it at all but if I really wanted it I suppose $40 is about the most I'd pay assuming it's in better condition than it looks in the pic.

 

[encantofred]

i bought a 25' piece of 6/3 with ground of SOOW that was like new at a flea market a few months ago for 5 bucks. it had ends on it but not the right ones. i will make an rv extension cord out of it. the ends are pricey so you have to get the cord cheap

tom