Anyone buying small offsets?

[Oop Labs]

A year or two ago, I bought some equipment from a local shop (owner retired) at auction. In order to get the Windmill I wanted (just to play with -- I'm retired), I made a deal on it and two 2-color ABDicks with T-heads. I'm having fun with the Windmill, but that's all the fun I can handle these days. Realistically, is there anyone buying small offsets any more? I have a 9870 and a 9810. I'm in Kansas, and I'd kinda like to get some of my garage back.

 

[TJPrinter]

I’m sure there’s someone out there that may be interested but these presses aren’t worth much anymore unless they’re in pristine condition. I had two 9810’s with T-heads about 4 years ago and Boggs was going to give me $1,200 for both. I got busy and didn’t get back to them, then a year later they were worth $250 for both and they really didn’t want any more of these presses. Virtually all the AB Dicks are put on cargo ships and sent overseas. I just scarped my two presses, but they had paid for themselves over and over.

List them on ebay or Craigslist and see if you have any nearby takers.

 

[gregbatch]

The transportation is usually more than the press is worth (here). An exporter may be interested. Put them on ebay with local pickup and hope for the best.

 

[jwheeler]

The 9810 is the first offset press I learned to run ~25 years ago. I was a newbie shop kid who did bindery, deliveries, whatever was needed. One of the pressman hated running envelopes so he showed me the basics of how to setup the press and the envelope feeder we had attached to it. I thought it was great fun pulling levers, adjusting the water level, pulling occasional samples, etc. Alas, I agree with others that these types of presses are more expensive to move than they are worth. You might try reaching out to local schools that have graphics programs and offer to donate them if you don't have luck selling them. Otherwise, try reaching out to Boggs or similar used equipment companies.

 

[Oop Labs]

I was kind of hoping to find a shop within few miles of here that had two identical presses that broke down in the middle of a huge job. I'm beginning to think that's not going to happen. Seriously, thanks for the advice...I expect that I'll see what happens with eBay. Anyone know about what they'd bring as scrap?

 

[Stickman42]

Anyone know about what they'd bring as scrap?

Scrap steel in my area is paying 10-15 cents per pound. At 1350 lbs for the press from a spec sheet you're looking at not more than $200. In my younger years I would've contemplated bringing this to a scrap yard with the shop van on a Saturday. Now I just hope I can get someone to pick up things like this without charging me! In fact, I've got a Challenge EH-3A drill press waiting for pickup by the local scrap guy.

 

[BigSi]

Even Heidelberg GTO's are going for next to nothing in this part of the world. You might get 1k for an old single colour 46 if you are lucky.
In my opinion the accessories alone should be worth more than this. (numbering machines, cams etc..)

 

[Printovator]

A year or two ago, I bought some equipment from a local shop (owner retired) at auction. In order to get the Windmill I wanted (just to play with -- I'm retired), I made a deal on it and two 2-color ABDicks with T-heads. I'm having fun with the Windmill, but that's all the fun I can handle these days. Realistically, is there anyone buying small offsets any more? I have a 9870 and a 9810. I'm in Kansas, and I'd kinda like to get some of my garage back.

I'm in Kansas and would be open to them. Our small in-house shop had to get rid of our offset presses about 3 years ago, but I miss being able to get envelopes out at quicker speeds. I would be open to a conversation if you are wanting to offload them and they are still in good-working condition.

 

[Oop Labs]

I'm in Kansas and would be open to them. Our small in-house shop had to get rid of our offset presses about 3 years ago, but I miss being able to get envelopes out at quicker speeds. I would be open to a conversation if you are wanting to offload them and they are still in good-working condition.

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