Buying Used

[AliGee]

Hey guys,

I've never bought used so wanted some advice. I'm looking at a 46 bow. It currently has water in it that looks real old, so I know that's not an issue.

What other not-so-common things would you recommend looking at? He wants $75 for everything - so little part replacements aren't an issue. I figure this is a steal even if it needs some major cleaning.

Thoughts?

Attached are the two pics he posted on craigslist.

 

[mistersprinkles]

That looks like a total steal for the price. Even if you can only use the tank, stand and striplight. The tank looks like it could use a fresh coat of paint, but if that doesn't bother you, who cares, right?

Buy it. Clearly it holds water, and that's all that matters.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Check the silicone seals. If they seem fine then I'd say go for it.

 

[AliGee]

My worry is that it's probably acrylic and the water looks murky. What if the tank is cloudy/stained? No way to fix that, right?

 

[AliGee]

Never mind, it's glass! Oh my!

 

[manbeast]

The main thing to look for on a bow of that size is the center brace, if it's in good shape go for it