Whats a 48" Channel Master Standard FSS Dual LNBI, KUL2 Worth?

[brob3950]

Hi,

I have a Channel Master 48" - Standard FSS Dual LNBI, KUL2 being offered to me. I'm a newbie and need to know what a reasonable price for this would be. It's not being used and I'll try to get it for free, but need to know it's market value in case I can't. I plan to use it for FTA C and K band.

Thanks for the help!

 

[USDownlink]

I once came across one at a used/retail store where they thought it was worth $250. I disagree with that. If it isn't free, I'd pay up to $75. That's sort of an arbitrary number, however. If you compare it against the cost of a new one plus shipping, it's way low. It might be worth more to the buyer if that was the only other option.

You won't get much, if any, C band on it. It's way small.

 

[Anole]

Well, a new 4' dish from one of our Gold Sponsors would be around $125, plus LNB, plus outrageous shipping.
And quite frankly, I'd prefer the ChannelMaster dish at equal prices.
But, new it would probably cost more.

I agree with USDownlink in that it's worth whatever you and the seller agree on.
Depends on how bad you need/want it.
I prize them highly, but would turn purple before spending over $50 on it.
... and certainly hope you get it for free. - :up

It'll get you a little C-band, that's for sure.
But, it's no substitute for a real BUD.
Just make sure you have realistic expectations.
For Ku, it might even be considered overkill, but it'll certainly do the job!
Just a bit big to motorize - so think about the biggest, best, motor you can find.
Also, since it's so large, be sure to mount it where the wind won't whip it off its mount! -

Edit: Oh, you say it doesn't have the stock LNB and feedhorn?
Well, that's bad news. I'd use that as leverage to talk the seller down right there!
But if he's bothered to put on a different LNB, he probably knows the worth of a 4' dish.

Best of luck.
When you get it, post us some pictures.

 

[brob3950]

Thanks for the feedback. I picked up a 10' mesh dish a couple of weeks back and will use it for C band. It'll be awhile before I can get either of them up and running - they a ways down on the project stack behind the garden and finishing some other projects I've already started. If I can't get it for free I won't go over $50 on it - takes some of the fun out of it!

 

[Anole]

Texas:

Also, I wonder if you saw this thread about some 48" dishes available in Texas?

Don't know the facts, but it might be worth your effort to find out. - :up
And if you go there, regardless of whether you buy or not, get a picture of the guy's collection! -

 

[brob3950]

Thanks Anole. One of the repliers asked where the guy is located - will check it out if it's near Austin.

 

[gremlin411]

Thanks Anole. One of the repliers asked where the guy is located - will check it out if it's near Austin.

you will be a couple of hours away if you live in austin.