BettaFishMommy Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 So as some of you might recall, i found a 20 gallon long metal framed tank a while back. well, that tank is still sitting in the storage room..... lol. I havn't had the time to get it resealed and up n running, and where i'm living now it's actually written into my lease 'two fish tanks', which are my two 55's that are set up already. so unfortunately, it looks like i may have to let this tank go. so what i'm doing is guaging interest in what somebody would buy this tank for/what it's value is. i know, i know, the value of an item is different in everyone's eyes, but i can't post it for sale in the classifieds here without a price and i honestly am not sure what a tank like this would sell for. if i do sell it, it would be the tank, a super heavy duty angle iron stand, and a piece of plywood cut to make the tank fit solidly on the stand (i used this stand and plywood with another 20 long i had some time ago). pics can be posted if need be. give me your thoughts everyone! thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Is it just the tank or also a metal light fixture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 A picture would help. The condition of the tank will be a big factor on the value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 ten bucks. Final offer. Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkangel Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 If the glass and frame are in good shape, It don't matter if it leaks or not. Given the age and era of the tank you should be able to fetch an easy $50.00 from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 ten bucks. Final offer.Boom :boom: This is not an auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 No kiddin'.? That's called humour. Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewels Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hopefully, failed to read the entire post. give me your thoughts. Strike one. --Now thats humour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaFishMommy Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 the four side panels of glass are in perfect shape. the bottom pane does have a couple light scratches but that would be covered up anyway by substrate. the silicone needs completely redone from the looks of it. the metal frame is in near perfect shape, with just a couple lil dings here and there, not even noticeable. i'll post pics when i get around to hauling it outta the storage room, lol, but come on all, i need some more feedback on what a good price would be! and oh, no metal light fixture. no lid at all either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkangel Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 the four side panels of glass are in perfect shape. the bottom pane does have a couple light scratches but that would be covered up anyway by substrate. the silicone needs completely redone from the looks of it. the metal frame is in near perfect shape, with just a couple lil dings here and there, not even noticeable.i'll post pics when i get around to hauling it outta the storage room, lol, but come on all, i need some more feedback on what a good price would be! and oh, no metal light fixture. no lid at all either. For the age of the tank, I would say that it's in very good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 the four side panels of glass are in perfect shape. the bottom pane does have a couple light scratches but that would be covered up anyway by substrate. the silicone needs completely redone from the looks of it. the metal frame is in near perfect shape, with just a couple lil dings here and there, not even noticeable.i'll post pics when i get around to hauling it outta the storage room, lol, but come on all, i need some more feedback on what a good price would be! and oh, no metal light fixture. no lid at all either. You are looking at around the $20 to $25 dollar mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 the four side panels of glass are in perfect shape. the bottom pane does have a couple light scratches but that would be covered up anyway by substrate. the silicone needs completely redone from the looks of it. the metal frame is in near perfect shape, with just a couple lil dings here and there, not even noticeable.i'll post pics when i get around to hauling it outta the storage room, lol, but come on all, i need some more feedback on what a good price would be! and oh, no metal light fixture. no lid at all either. You are looking at around the $20 to $25 dollar mark. Yep, sounds about right. I have 2 metal tanks. I paid 10$ for a 5g(with crappy filter at a garage sale) and 20$ for a 20g. That was just for the tanks(no lids, or lights) and both needed to be siliconed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagic Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Looking at fish tanks for sale on Kijiji might give you a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaFishMommy Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 the only problem with looking on kijiji is that most tanks are not the vintage metal framed ones. as it is, i'm a kijiji junkie and probably browse the tank ads on there at least every few days, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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