Hey guys, I'm looking to possibly purchase a new tank..I was looking at at 70 gallon used.....but the guy wants 175 for the tank period...is this an ok price or not?

The pet store wanted 225$ for a brand new one?

$175 for a secondhand tank, $225 for a new one, I would say the guy is asking too much, of course unless it's only a few weeks old

I am going to have to agree with OFL on this one. I would personally wait until Boxing Day or shortly after as most LFS offer excellent sale prices on these days. I know here in Canada you can get a 75G for $99 the week after Boxing day at Big Als.

to buy VGC second hand goods look to pay half or a little over half new price. if he is throwing in extras like heater filters gravel fish those need to be considered. also consider if what you are buying is commercially wanted. will it be easy for them to sell? if not consider less than half new price. if its a few wks old then it may be a good deal but without seeing it I would say its to much. ask for the filter/heater and any extras too.

don't forget a new tank may not come with a stand. he may have a stand so whats he going to give you? don't take the piss but offer less than you think its worth and work up. you can always add money but can't take it away. start low )))