Scott, for $550 plus perhaps another 50 for shipping, you would be getting the Tormek and some jigs for within 40 of the price of the new unit. (free shipping) Minus the security of the new product guarantee)Frankly, that seems too high of a price to me.
The kits do offer a saving. However, they include some items you may or may not need. Ex: the hand tool kit includes the axe and long knife jigs. You would know best which of the turning jigs you really need, at least at first.
If i was a seller and the buyer wanted to photograph my driver's license or as a stranger, come to my house, I would tell him to shop elsewhere. I would recommend you buy new and avoid the risks.
Ken
The kits do offer a saving. However, they include some items you may or may not need. Ex: the hand tool kit includes the axe and long knife jigs. You would know best which of the turning jigs you really need, at least at first.
If i was a seller and the buyer wanted to photograph my driver's license or as a stranger, come to my house, I would tell him to shop elsewhere. I would recommend you buy new and avoid the risks.
Ken