320 Gallon pricing

[KingAlee]

Looking to price out this tank as one unit (upgraded to a 540) what would yall price it at? Trying to be fair but not “give it away”! No livestock or rocks (unless I can’t turn down the number).

Light Equipment:
(7) radion XR-30 pros (Gen 2 to Gen 5)
(2) 72” reefbrite lumi light pros
(1) custom light mounting

Tank:
(1) 320 Gallon acrylic tank (7’ x 3’ x 2’)
(1) custom built stand (metal) + shell

Sump:
(1) full custom sump modular system w/ built in 20Gallon ATO.
(1) reefmat 1200
(1) reefmat 500
(1) maxspect AD-600
(2) 3200 GPH Aqqa Return pump
(3) SCP-150
• Mixed wavemakers (for ATO and compartments)
• refugium light (don’t know brand, it’s longer and white)
(1) 80Watt Aqua ultraviolet sterilizer
(1) Aqua excel WiFi skimmer (don’t know size but one of the larger ones).

I know I’m missing something somewhere, if so I’ll add to comments!

 

[Fish Fan]

I think this is a good question for @vetteguy53081, if he has a minute to reply

I've bought and sold whole systems, mostly much, much smaller, with the largest being 125 gallons, and I was the buyer for that deal. In my experience, you're lucky to get about 40% of the cost of the items new. And, often times I've seen whole systems go for close to "pennies on the dollar" when you figure the cost of everything you're selling or getting, depending on which side of the transaction you're on.

I'm not trying to be a downer, I'd sincerely like to see you get a nice buck back for all that I'm sure you've invested in this awesome system. I just think it's difficult enough to sell a whole 40 gallon system, and your 7 foot long, 320 gallon appeals to a very narrow subset of reefers, even forgetting about the money. I fear this will be a bit of a tough sell

The upside is that if there's anyone shopping for a system like this, they would clearly have some cash to spend, and if you can connect with the right buyer that sees the value in what you're offering, you may both do well.

Good luck with your sale!

 

[Peace River]

The interesting thing about 300+ gallon tanks is that they are kind of like a piano. They are either price very inexpensively (sometimes given away) or priced aggressively for just the right buyer. That does happen, but sometimes it can take a while (or never). Good luck on your journey!

 

[docscorals]

Also be prepared for some reefers to contact you and ask if you are willing to piece it out. There are many experienced reefers (me included) looking to upgrade and may not need the entire system.

 

[KingAlee]

Also be prepared for some reefers to contact you and ask if you are willing to piece it out. There are many experienced reefers (me included) looking to upgrade and may not need the entire system.

Well in the end, as long as it all gets moved I don’t mind.

 

[Rob A]

I usually pay a buck a gallon for acrylics that I can clean up with NOVUS and less if I have to sand. The problem with large tanks is moving them a lot of times. One of the first question I have when I buy a tank Is where is It located and if there are stairs involved I usually pass unless it is a straight shot with no turns.