Second round of discussion (about me buying a robotic total station, UK)
Hello again all,
First of all, I want to thank all of you that contributed to my initial topic, you were all a massive help and a testament not just to this forum, but you as individuals. ???
I’m hoping that you’ll help me again, although I completely appreciate you won’t like my method of purchase.
“Never buy anything expensive on internet auction sites”, that’s what I’ve always said. However on this occasion I think I’ve found a trusted seller, details at at the bottom to avoid dirtying your browser history.
From research, it seems to be right for me, following our extensive conversations in my previous topic created on here. To reiterate, I’m only considering this as I find local surveyors either have a very long lead time, can’t do small jobs cost effectively (completely understandable) or it may look better if I can do land surveys ‘in house’. I know surveying with this equipment is far from ‘point and shoot’ and there will be a learning curve, though I have used similar instruments before, however a little time has passed since then.
Here are my views:
Pro’s:
It’s being sold within 50 miles of me, so I would go there, check it (to the best of my abilities) and while there pay via paypal so I get buyers protection.
The seller has 100% feedback and may be quite old as he’s sold lots of miniature trains (so may be a little more trustworthy).
He’s not had much interest, so I might try him for ?2500 instead of the ?2900 asking price.
It’s an expense so would help towards my tax bill.
Con’s:
Research has shown it’s a 10+ year old model, so batteries and consumables will be hard to come by I expect.
It seems more an American manufacturer than local to me (in the UK), though it has been certified and I checked that he had the documentation to prove this and all is in order.
Money (as usual), I’m planning to build myself an outbuilding for use as an office. I rent at the moment, and it would save me approx. ?5k a year on costs…unfortunately it will cost me around ?10k to build. I will no doubt borrow the money, but it’s still a tricky one.
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Thank you again in advance and sincerely hope you’re all well and good.
Chris
Here is the advert blurb:
Description: Topcon GPT-8205A Robotic Auto Tracking Reflectorless Total Station Calibrated
I have a Topcon GPT-8205A Robotic Auto Tracking Reflectorless Total Station Calibrated for sale,
Used Condition
comes with:
Charger,one battery,carry case.
ANY QUESTION
PLEASE E-MAIL TO ASK.PAYPAL IS THE ONLY WAY I WILL ACCEPT THE PAYMENTS.
PAYMENT HAS TO BE MADE WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER AUCTION FINISH.
ITEM WILL BE SEND OUT AS SOON AS PAYMENT CLEARS
Happy bidding
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