Pro, slightly used (less than 50 hours), filter to come. Would consider bids starting at $12,000 US. (I’d have to get back in line at the very back, after all.)
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Hey, if they can sell a Hatchimal for $65+… why not?
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Current supply is low and demand is high. My price isn’t going down with use, either. Just broke 50 hours.
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I’m considering selling my air filter when it comes, since I don’t really seem to need it and I have a very early place in line.
No attempt here to subvert a free market, especially if it involves a profit, but if you know you don’t want it, and the hassle of selling it, I recall other people have been able to just cancel the filter. I doubt that policy has changed.
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There are some big downsides to this - check out this post for details.
Good to know. Of course, I’d actually order my replacement before selling the first with the hopes of keeping the account and goodies. LOL
That would get a little hairy: we wouldn’t be able to connect your “new” account to the unit you purchased, so you’d need to create a second account for it. We could help you do that. But an account with freebies can’t be connected to a unit until that unit’s delivered. That’s both the way it works, and a necessary prevention to keep people from placing an order, getting all the freebies, using their friend’s forge, then cancelling the order.
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Well, I guess my starting price point for considering sale just jumped another $5-10K.
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I have a basic.
It has been used regularly since June.
I love it. I use a lot.
I might consider selling it… but it would have to pay for a Pro… and, just like some high-profile legal awards, I’d need compensation for the emotional separation, too.
It’s worth the wait… I’m just not sure I’d like to wait.
But, everything is for sale… at the right price.
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Out of interest, why would you consider going from a Basic to a Pro?
Obviously you know the Basic well enough, have you used a Pro?
What is it with its Specs that stand out as a ‘must have’?
I love my basic.
I am not remotely sad with it.
I would love the pass-through slot. I can’t say I would use it often; but when I want it, I want it.
Example: My brother has a replica sword signed by the swordsmith that designed it for the movies, and he showed it to me again this week. He would love to etch that sharpie-made signature into the blade. Whether that would add or diminish the value, he wants that. Long things… I would love to do.
The tiny notch up in power would be nice. Cutting through 1/4 inch baltic birch instead of cutting through most of the 1/4" stock. Maybe I just need to refine my settings.
The notch up in cooling would be peace of mind… though I haven’t had cooling problems even on 100+ degree days. (38+ for the base-10 scientific world)
I am very happy with my basic. If I were discussing a second machine, it would be a pro… mostly for the pass-through. I figure, if we’re discussing NOW vs. zen-like patience, I’d want the upgrade. Give me a reason to give it up.
Also, If I were back in line, I see the pro line moving faster than the basic.
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Yup, fair call.
The 45w would be nice
The pass-through would be nice too but these are just chrome for my needs
I have a Basic on order and the only reason i would consider upgrading is the cooling, and a 3C increase over the Basic at such a significant price increase is just not worth it from my POV.
Thank you for your frank reply though, it really helps to have some opinion on Basic experience vs Pro want-to-have
You don’t know many monks apparently…
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Couldn’t you just change the email address associated with the account to a new email address?
I’ve already had to do that once. Wasn’t difficult.
The original owner would be able to reclaim the account after they sold it by providing the original purchase information, “yanking” it away from the new purchaser. Then they’d have access to the new purchasers’ credit card on file. Not a good scenario. I strongly advise not to sell accounts - it exposes both the buyer and seller to risk, and it’s against the terms & conditions.
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I really hope you clarify that statement. It’s unsettling on numerous levels, and none of them have anything to do with reselling your Glowforge.
Clarification good, but i figure it’s like Amazon. You couldn’t see my card info if you got on my account but you could buy a bunch of stuff using my card info. So technically you have access to my card.
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Our finance partner Stripe holds credit cards on file when you use the shop to order proofgrade, and if you give access to your account to someone else, they can order things.
I think it is the difference between selling them your identity (account) and selling your glowforge and the buyer setting up their own, new account.
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Thanks for this info! My card expired. I will have them put their card in with my account password and user name.
Good catch!
Thanks
Jackie