Helping a widow.

[etcswjoe]

My neighbors husband past away recently and she asked me if I would help her price and sell her husbands tools. I have found new prices for most of the items but I do not really know how much to mark them down. Can anyone give me a general rule of thumb to use. All of he stuff is in great condition and 3 years old and up.

[eusa1]

half of new or more, and cheaper by the dozen.

that my $.02

[TNrider]

I really think it would depend on what type of "tools" they are. Hand, power etc. After being a mech for over 35 years I found most of mine were worth about 30% of original value.

[massey130]

I really think it would depend on what type of "tools" they are. Hand, power etc. After being a mech for over 35 years I found most of mine were worth about 30% of original value.

this is what i have found. if something is in just really nice shape and has good cord/motor, i go to 40 - 45 %.

[Freebird]

I agree. I don't think you can always go 50% of retail because most things are always on sale somewhere for far less than retail. I think that 50% is max. I would say that 30-40% would be the best range.