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[thornes]

How much do you think a 5036 central boiler would go for at auction its about 3 yrs old . Or what would you pay for one at auction

[MattyNH]

 Well the Central Boiler web lists it bran new $6500.. If you can get it half that price or lower your doing good...

[jbc]

Without knowing the history of the unit----I don't know if I would offer more then 1/3 the price of a new unit...Heck when I can purchase a 100% new off brand unit for $3,500-$4,000 without any suprises, I would'nt value a 3 year old unit with unknown problems very high.

Expecially if the house is a repo--or the unit was a badly maintained unit and froze---it could become a mess in a hurry!

Don't forget the expense of moving it also on short notice like a auction usually requires.

I think if I was at the auction a $1,500+/- offering would be pretty reasonable.

JBC

[thornes]

I guess i will have to figure how much it will cost to hook it up also. Will probaly be about 75 from house hooked into a heatpump system  but i would be doing all of the labor  thinking 1500.00

[boilerman]

Like any owf you should look at firebox condition and over all condition of the furnace.
Is there heavy creosote buildup in firebox?
Is there any corrosion/severe pitting due to poor maintenance or burning practices?
Check to see if damper in door opens freely.
Door condition?
If looks clean and well maintained, $2,000-$2,500 could be a great buy on a 3 year old unit.
It it is in bad conditon, I would avoid it.
I would say your install parts estimate would be pretty close depending on water delivery line you use.
Good luck!

[RSI]

If it is in good condition I would guess it will sell for near $4000. If kind of beatup but not terrible probably closer to $3000. (not saying it is worth that, just what I am guessing they will get)

[yoderheating]

 You never know about auction prices, I've seen them go for more than a new one sells for. Used furnaces are not cheep, I've sold a 4 year old stove for about 10% off new cost last year.

[MattyNH]

You never know about auction prices, I've seen them go for more than a new one sells for. Used furnaces are not cheep, I've sold a 4 year old stove for about 10% off new cost last year.

wow I think id would pay the extra 10% to get a bran new stove instead of a used 4 year old stove..

[yoderheating]

Oh yes, I would go with a new one but some people are all about the little bit they can save.