Thanks to all responders. It seems my instincts were right when I walked 
away! I've dealt with this guy before and he doesn't budge much on 
prices, and I hadn't looked into these before now. It just happened I 
was contemplating making some window trim and when I saw it, I thought 
it would be handy to have a mitre box. (Always looking for an excuse...)

Don

"I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn 
how to do it." -Pablo Picasso
On 8/7/2010 8:16 AM, Jim Simmons wrote:
> Don,
>
> If in very good condition, perhaps $20.00 max. I have one, and have had a
> couple more over the last many years which I have used.
>
> Jim Simmons
>
> -snip-

> Can anyone offer advice on these? I came across one but have no idea of a
> fair price, nor if it's a good one. So far as I can see, it seems intact and
> well-used. There is no saw with it. List archive didn't help much...
> Anything I should check closely? Seller wants $40...
>
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