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Pit Talk -- Comments and Questions Regarding These Pellet Pits => FEC/Cookshack => Topic started by: martinzusmc on April 09, 2020, 01:56:23 AM

Title: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: martinzusmc on April 09, 2020, 01:56:23 AM: So I have been looking and I think I have finally settled on the FE PG500. I think I may have found a used one that is about 4 years old. What would be be a good price. He is asking 1k & I was thinking that seems ok for a 4 y/o unit. The seller states nothing has has been replaced & I am just curious if there is any history with Auger motor, controller or temp sensor..as those seem the priciest components. I just canâ€™t seem to find much info around complement failure..which may be a good thing. I also read on here that some years back they update the controller, but not sure what years that started. Any advice or direction would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance

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Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Canadian John on April 09, 2020, 08:51:02 AM: First off, Welcome (your first post).

Generally a used pit goes for about 1/2 the price of a new one IF it has all the parts, no dents scrapes or broken parts and everything functions. Anything that isn't right detracts from the price..Make sure you take it apart and examine everything inside. The inside may give you a better idea on how it was maintained. Remember, there is NO warranty of any kind. Any problem will be yours to deal with. As for the controls or any other questions, you can contact the company with the S/N and ask. It will give you the opportunity to ask questions that may arise.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: triplebq on April 09, 2020, 08:59:11 AM: My advice is to get the S/N off the unit and call Cookshack. They will be able to give you the history of the unit, etc.

Years ago I purchased a PG500 used off eBay of all places. It actually was my first Pellet unit. Going from memory I believe I paid $975 or so. Mine did have a broken hinge on the hopper door but that didn't bother me. I sold it to a friend about a year later for $850. It was a great unit and I never had any problems.

(https://i.imgur.com/Z7h0CCS.jpg)
I miss this cooker
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: martinzusmc on April 09, 2020, 09:10:50 AM: Thanks @Canadian John Getting the S/N & contacting Cookshack is something I didnâ€™t even think about. Appreciate the guidance around the 50% value & exactly what I was looking for from my first post. If I do get the only problem I hope I will have is figuring out how to move the xxxx thing...Thanks again.

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Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on April 09, 2020, 09:23:30 AM: 50% value is a good benchmark for something 3+ years old.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: triplebq on April 09, 2020, 09:24:19 AM: Quote from: martinzusmc on April 09, 2020, 09:10:50 AM
Appreciate the guidance around the 50% value & exactly what I was looking for from my first post.

The person selling the unit has it listed at about 45% off list price. I'm sure you can negotiate another $90 bucks off to get it to 50% off. My advice is pay whatever you feel comfortable paying.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: martinzusmc on April 09, 2020, 09:33:41 AM: Thanks @triplebq Iâ€™ll be sure to get the S/N. Appreciate your insight and what you sold your for as it gives me a good baseline to start negotiating from. Glad to hear you never had a problem with your & miss it.. I had an older Traeger BQ100 6 years back & and was never really impressed. Switched to a vision Ceramic grill 4 year back... Itâ€™s been good, but want to switch back to a pellet.. was looking at REC TEC, but I kept hearing about pg500 and have heard no complaints other than the size. I donâ€™t cook a huge amount...so I think it will work great. Added pics of the one I am looking at. Itâ€™s about 45 min from where I live so want to make I got everything I need before I check it out in person and hand over some $.

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Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Bentley on April 09, 2020, 01:54:45 PM: Buy it!
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Osborn Cox on April 09, 2020, 02:20:20 PM: I will tell you that I have been looking for a used one for years, ever since I found my PG1000 used on Craigslist, so around 5 years. I have never seen one come up for sale in my area, so if itâ€™s what you want, try to talk him a down a little if you can and buy it. I keep looking and hopefully will find one someday.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: triplebq on April 09, 2020, 03:41:28 PM: Quote from: Osborn Cox on April 09, 2020, 02:20:20 PM
I will tell you that I have been looking for a used one for years, ever since I found my PG1000 used on Craigslist, so around 5 years. I have never seen one come up for sale in my area, so if itâ€™s what you want, try to talk him a down a little if you can and buy it. I keep looking and hopefully will find one someday.

+1. They don't come one the used market often.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on April 09, 2020, 03:55:52 PM: For $850 I would be tempted to get one and I have a ton of grills.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Osborn Cox on April 09, 2020, 07:10:36 PM: Quote from: Bar-B-Lew on April 09, 2020, 03:55:52 PM
For $850 I would be tempted to get one and I have a ton of grills.

$850 is what I paid for my PG1000, probably my favorite bargain I have ever found. I almost felt bad about it, almost.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: martinzusmc on April 09, 2020, 10:26:02 PM: I appreciate all the input. After calling Cookshack with the SN and going back and forth, we agreed on $900 if everything checks out. Could have probably gone a little lower but I kind of wanted it for a Easter. Picking it up on Saturday. Now I get the fun of figuring how to move it and what to cook on it first.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Osborn Cox on April 09, 2020, 10:32:01 PM: Congrats, You will be happy with your purchase Iâ€™m sure, and if not as you can see there are folks here that would be willing to take it off your hands.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on April 09, 2020, 10:40:49 PM: what part of the country do you live?
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: martinzusmc on April 09, 2020, 10:44:27 PM: I live in Phoenix AZ.

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Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: triplebq on April 10, 2020, 01:12:20 AM: Quote from: martinzusmc on April 09, 2020, 10:26:02 PM
I appreciate all the input. After calling Cookshack with the SN and going back and forth, we agreed on $900 if everything checks out. Could have probably gone a little lower but I kind of wanted it for a Easter. Picking it up on Saturday. Now I get the fun of figuring how to move it and what to cook on it first.

Congrats, I'm sure you will love it.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Canadian John on April 10, 2020, 08:19:05 AM: Quote from: martinzusmc on April 09, 2020, 10:26:02 PM
I appreciate all the input. After calling Cookshack with the SN and going back and forth, we agreed on $900 if everything checks out. Could have probably gone a little lower but I kind of wanted it for a Easter. Picking it up on Saturday. Now I get the fun of figuring how to move it and what to cook on it first.
You can always rent a pickup or a van. Daily rentals rentals are not too expensive. You will need help loading + unloading. Tie downs and padding are a must.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Brushpopper on April 10, 2020, 10:11:05 AM: I'd rent a small trailer. Not as high to lift it or you could take everything out of it and then just lay it on it's back with padding on the trailer. Seems like they're flat on the back, aren't' they? And as Canadian John said, straps or tie downs are a must.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: martinzusmc on April 10, 2020, 10:34:18 AM: Good suggestion on the trailer rental..only $25 with a ramp sounds like a no brained & will make unloading a breeze...Iâ€™ll be sure to bring moving Blankets and extra tie downs. I thought my ceramic grill at 200 lbs was heavy.. if the specs of 330 lbs is right...xxxx this is a heavy beast. Curious to what the wife will say when I wheel it through the house to the backyard patio..
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Brushpopper on April 10, 2020, 10:38:45 AM: Oh THAT will be fun! Remember it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. And if it's the only way, then...
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Bentley on April 10, 2020, 12:17:33 PM: I do not remember it feeling that weight when we Performance Tested it. 330 is shipping weight, but even if you throw in a 50lb pallet, which I dont think many pallets weight that much. My recollection is not that of a 280lb unit! 10 years can cloud the mind!
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: pmillen on April 10, 2020, 02:45:44 PM: I don't have much in the way of upper body strength, so take this FWIW...I can barely roll my PG500 around on a concrete patio.

Regarding going through the house...The wheels are hard plastic. I'm sure that they'll scratch a wood floor. I'd get a moving blanket, get the unit on it and drag the blanket across any hardwood floor areas. Or put down cardboard or something to protect the hardwood.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: W6YJ on April 10, 2020, 05:19:31 PM: martinzusmc,

You might want to show the seller Craigslist San Diego as there is a PG500 listed for $750 with a cover.

Who knows, maybe your local seller will let his go for $750.
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: Osborn Cox on April 10, 2020, 11:15:50 PM: Quote from: W6YJ on April 10, 2020, 05:19:31 PM
martinzusmc,

You might want to show the seller Craigslist San Diego as there is a PG500 listed for $750 with a cover.

Who knows, maybe your local seller will let his go for $750.
Just another reason I wish I lived in San Diego :)
Title: Re: What is a good used price for a PG500?
Post by: bborzell on October 29, 2022, 06:39:25 PM: I know that this topic is over 2 years old, but it got me to thinking that today’s prices are :

PG500 - $3,400

PG1000 - $4,500