Tool buying advice good deal ?

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I'm new to machinist work and I'm slowly trying to acquire tools and equipment, ran across someone local selling a bunch of tools just need some advice on value/ if it's a good buy. Any help is appreciated.
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Looks like a nice lot of tools, How much are they asking?
 
He's asking $1000, not sure if that's good or not, only a few things in that lot I'm familiar with the value of.
 
Maybe because I’m a toolaholic. And I have been there and done that kinda thing. But, that lot does not do anything for me at all, especially for $1K. My advice from this toolaholic if you are just starting out? Get a REALLY good dial caliper and test indicator, for starters. I’m saying good, because if you do not like the direction you are going in. You can always sell the stuff for good money…Dave
 
If all the tools are top brands then it's a good deal.
 
I've been debating on picking up a Mitutoyo caliper, and a decent bore gauge when I ran across all that for sale, figured it was worth asking someone if it was a good deal to just get everything. Currently project is an engine rebuild on a tired 76 cb750 so I need some reliable measurements on tolerances before I order expensive new old stock bearings and such.
 
A lot depends on the brand/quality of each piece. If all are top quality, top name brand, $1K doesn't strike me as a screaming deal. Might be a good deal if top quality, good condition. You could recover some by selling off any unwanted duplicates.

The five piece micrometer set; Inch or Metric? What resolution? What brand? A case included? Standards included? What condition?
 
I'll be going to take a look at them at some point tomorrow, I'll get back with some information then I guess. Thanks for the help so far
 
I bought a lot of same looking tooling couple weeks ago in top and bottom Kennedy boxes all name brand.for 160.. I do know I got a deal at that price..maybe you can buy just what you need.good luck..
 
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