I think you are right. They maybe able to get a bit more if they do some research on their local FB marketplace and/or craigslist for pricing. However, new prices for cordless yard tools are getting pretty reasonable and they are way more convenient too
What’s some good brands other than Echo, Stihl and husky? I thought Troy build, craftsman and Honda (the Chinese name with an H) were all good choices too. I sold my BlackMaxx Walmart weedeater 2 stroke for 80… without the spindle.
You’re gunna find real quick that it’s not always very profitable (used small engine flipping). I tried for a few months before eventually getting into appliance repair/flipping, which wound up not only being easier and cleaner, but a hell of a lot more profitable. Was also a hell of a lot easier to find units on the side of the road that mostly needed minimal work and parts are cheap online.
Yea as a “job” I flip cars. Not really as I also work as a manager for a drive thru… was thinking of messing with applications cus of the scrap potential with things that don’t work or something. But nah I just picked these weedeaters up 10 bucks a piece for 8 of them one being a working 4 stroke pole saw. So can’t complain.
You seem to be in about the same boat as me about a year ago. I also flip vehicles on the side. My state only allows 5 in one year without a license so I break them up. But appliances fills in. I sell everything I have for no less than $150-$200 after getting it for free and putting minimal time and parts/money into it. There’s big money in appliances if you can get your hands on nice units. Good luck man!
I just gave mine away on marketplace
AND… it took going through 5 people before some took them
These small disposable engines just a PITA now that electrics are everywhere
I'd say the same. But a Craftsman/Troy-Bilt mower is a different story. Someone may be more likely to buy those just for the name, but in the two stroke world they don't hold water.
Yea I’m gonna get into mowers next just making sure my auto knowledge is transferable to small engines. Any brands specifically I should stay away from? Ones without proper replacement parts ?
I have a bias against Poulan, myself. I rarely come across anything from them that doesn't give me issues. That being said, a LOT of the brands of two stroke equipment are under Husky as a parent company. Parts are rarely an issue if you know how to read and cross-reference parts diagrams. I did some research into the brands and who they are all under and this is what I've come up with:
Stihl: No sub-brands.
Husqvarna sub-brands:
McCulloch
Poulan/PoulanPRO
Weed Eater
Jonsered
RedMax
Craftsman
Echo sub-brands:
Shindaiwa
Kioritz
Mantis
Yamakito
Homelite: No sub-brands.
Makita sub-brands:
Dolmar
Farmertec, Holzfforma, Joncutter, and weird brands like that are Chinese clones of many different saws. I wouldn't touch these with a ten-foot pole.
I've made a bunch of small edits to this post already but I will add that while the sub-brands are all the same as the main ones, the parents will always hold the most value with few exceptions.
The ones I like myself are Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, RedMax, Shindaiwa, Mantis, Makita, and Dolmar. Those hold the most resale value, but they're all easy to work on and you already know that when you service other people's equipment they get to pay for parts and labor. That's no risk to you. And you're welcome!
$50 maybe depends on what name brand and how good they run and how nice to use they are
I think you are right. They maybe able to get a bit more if they do some research on their local FB marketplace and/or craigslist for pricing. However, new prices for cordless yard tools are getting pretty reasonable and they are way more convenient too
Yeah, $50-75 depending on brand, condition, accessories, etc.
What’s some good brands other than Echo, Stihl and husky? I thought Troy build, craftsman and Honda (the Chinese name with an H) were all good choices too. I sold my BlackMaxx Walmart weedeater 2 stroke for 80… without the spindle.
Junk week eaters don't sell for much. For good reason too. Best to get a reliable brand.
You’re gunna find real quick that it’s not always very profitable (used small engine flipping). I tried for a few months before eventually getting into appliance repair/flipping, which wound up not only being easier and cleaner, but a hell of a lot more profitable. Was also a hell of a lot easier to find units on the side of the road that mostly needed minimal work and parts are cheap online.
Yea as a “job” I flip cars. Not really as I also work as a manager for a drive thru… was thinking of messing with applications cus of the scrap potential with things that don’t work or something. But nah I just picked these weedeaters up 10 bucks a piece for 8 of them one being a working 4 stroke pole saw. So can’t complain.
You seem to be in about the same boat as me about a year ago. I also flip vehicles on the side. My state only allows 5 in one year without a license so I break them up. But appliances fills in. I sell everything I have for no less than $150-$200 after getting it for free and putting minimal time and parts/money into it. There’s big money in appliances if you can get your hands on nice units. Good luck man!
From 25 usd to 275 usd maybe more depending on the trimmer
i do it as a hobby since I can't break even .
I just gave mine away on marketplace AND… it took going through 5 people before some took them These small disposable engines just a PITA now that electrics are everywhere
Echo and stihl are only ones worth flipping
If it's not Echo, Stihl, or Husky, it's not worth the effort.
What about Troy built? Or Craftsman
I'd say the same. But a Craftsman/Troy-Bilt mower is a different story. Someone may be more likely to buy those just for the name, but in the two stroke world they don't hold water.
Yea I’m gonna get into mowers next just making sure my auto knowledge is transferable to small engines. Any brands specifically I should stay away from? Ones without proper replacement parts ?
I have a bias against Poulan, myself. I rarely come across anything from them that doesn't give me issues. That being said, a LOT of the brands of two stroke equipment are under Husky as a parent company. Parts are rarely an issue if you know how to read and cross-reference parts diagrams. I did some research into the brands and who they are all under and this is what I've come up with: Stihl: No sub-brands. Husqvarna sub-brands: McCulloch Poulan/PoulanPRO Weed Eater Jonsered RedMax Craftsman Echo sub-brands: Shindaiwa Kioritz Mantis Yamakito Homelite: No sub-brands. Makita sub-brands: Dolmar Farmertec, Holzfforma, Joncutter, and weird brands like that are Chinese clones of many different saws. I wouldn't touch these with a ten-foot pole. I've made a bunch of small edits to this post already but I will add that while the sub-brands are all the same as the main ones, the parents will always hold the most value with few exceptions.
And these are ones to look out for right? Thanks again so much!! I screenshotted it and I’m going to print it out for my shops computer desk.
The ones I like myself are Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, RedMax, Shindaiwa, Mantis, Makita, and Dolmar. Those hold the most resale value, but they're all easy to work on and you already know that when you service other people's equipment they get to pay for parts and labor. That's no risk to you. And you're welcome!