Got a line on a Grizzly Bandsaw

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It's a model G1019, 14" saw w/a 3/4hp motor. Guy is asking $150. I believe the manufacture date is 1993. Saw looks (in the pics) to be in good condition. Does anyone have any feedback on the older Grizzly saws? I know many here love the G0555 - this one looks to be quite similar, with a smaller motor, and no miter fence. It does have the enclosed cabinet base though. Kind of a cross between Grizzly's 2 current lower line saws, the G0555 and the one below it. Not sure of the blade guides, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
 
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It must be discontinued. That early a model and smaller motor, I would be cautious, especially without an in-person inspection. Grizzly hurt their reputation with some early products and shoddy quality control. I'll bet it didn't cost much more than the $150.00 in 1993. Be cautious, you will have expenses. e.g. guides, fence, who knows what else.
 
I have the GO555 and love it. It wa also marketed as having features foud only on larger saws like roller guides that I expect make it beter than most 14"saws. i cannot say anything for or against other grizzly tools but $150 simply says you get what you pay for to me. That would simply be my reaction if I where looking to buy it and proceed accordingly. i woudl simply have doughts about the deal until I was able to convince myself otherwise. of course I got a thousand dollar sharpening machine for 25 bucks from a garage sale to. But then i knew exactly what i was looking at.
 
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I have the GO555 and love it. It wa also marketed as having features foud only on larger saws like roller guides that I expect make it beter than most 14"saws. i cannot say anything for or against other grizzly tools but $150 simply says you get what you pay for to me. That would simply be my reaction if I where looking to buy it and proceed accordingly. i woudl simply have doughts about the deal until I was able to convince myself otherwise. of course I got a thousand dollar sharpening machine for 25 bucks from a garage sale to. But then i knew exactly what i was looking at.
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Same thing Daniel said. I love my Grizz. Maybe it has some extras worth the money. Do as much research as you can. Even contact the seller if possible.
 
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