I'm all growed up.. Mp40's

[DBarsotti]

So after my wonderful evening at the indian casino last night i have decided with my winnings i want to buy an MP40 to add to my 120g..


Soooo from what i can see they run around $420-450 new. I have the cash for a new one but i am also seeing lots of them for sale in the FS adds used from about 275-350 so saving 100+ bucks would be awesome but what do you guys think about buying used powerheads?

I've never bought a used powerhead before so i don't really know if i'm just asking for problems and also, what would be an ideal price i should be looking for? let me know, cause when i comes to fancy powerheads, i've got no clue.


thanks.

 

[akabryanhall]

Congrats on the winnings!!! I would probably go used pending inspection of the unit, so probably best to go local if you can. I would vomit passionately if I had to spend $450 on a power head. Probably the most overpriced piece of equipment imo, next to the $4,000 led systems I've seen recently.

 

[DBarsotti]

Congrats on the winnings!!! I would probably go used pending inspection of the unit, so probably best to go local if you can. I would vomit passionately if I had to spend $450 on a power head. Probably the most overpriced piece of equipment imo, next to the $4,000 led systems I've seen recently.

very true, ha. they are really overpriced but finding one locally may or may not be a problem. I'm definitely going to look but id rather spend extra money for a new warranted one than buy a used one and have issues. I made that mistake with my light fixture and had the dude drop off the face of the planet after selling me a complete pile of crap fixture.

 

[skinz78]

I bought mine used on here and if I had to do it all over again I would do it in a heartbeat.

 

[thewackyreefer]

Personally I'd go new, I've had to sent in my MP40 twice in the past two years. The service and warranty is great and I'm not sure I'd risk that.

 

[m and m]

very true, ha. they are really overpriced but finding one locally may or may not be a problem. I'm definitely going to look but id rather spend extra money for a new warranted one than buy a used one and have issues. I made that mistake with my light fixture and had the dude drop off the face of the planet after selling me a complete pile of crap fixture.

I think you should fallow what you think planed on doing. IMO its better to buy new, unless your strapped for cash. I bought all four of my wireless ES modals new due to I wanted them to have a full warranty. Socal tropic has some good deals IMO a free wet side for 450 shipped it great IMO.

 

[florida reef]

I just got two mp40's for my 90g and they are absolutely awesome. Go new, check ebay, that's where I got mine from. Look for the "best offer" sellers. Good deals are out there!

 

[DBarsotti]

HMMMM..... lots of good input here.

If i buy new i can be playing with this thing by the end up the week.... decisions decisions..

 

[m and m]

IMO they are best used in pairs.

 

[WrasseSandwich]

IMO they are best used in pairs.

Yes.....yes they are. Everyone just loves staring at a nice pair

 

[m and m]

Yes.....yes they are. Everyone just loves staring at a nice pair

Thats why i use four. =)

 

[Troylee]

If you get them used and there under a year old it's still Covered under all the warranties..;) vortec has awesome customer service man I Wouldn't hesitate to buy new or used...

 

[nixer]

they are nice. not perfect, but one of the better options out there.
there is many ppl charging way too much for old gen1 and gen 2 used ones. the mp40w es is the best.

 

[DBarsotti]

IMO they are best used in pairs.

I am hoping to add a second one at some point, unless i can find a killer deal on 2 used ones right now.:tongue:

 

[Maximus]

I may have one for sale if I decide to upgrade to a mp-60. Weird thing is one of my vortechs just went out (a little over 2 years in service) and one is perfect (bought around 8 months ago). With that said, I would just buy a new one from Tom at Socaltropical fish. Btw, pm me and let me know how much you won!! You lucky *******!!

 

[DBarsotti]

I may have one for sale if I decide to upgrade to a mp-60. Weird thing is one of my vortechs just went out (a little over 2 years in service) and one is perfect (bought around 8 months ago). With that said, I would just buy a new one from Tom at Socaltropical fish. Btw, pm me and let me know how much you won!! You lucky *******!!

haha, the indian casino treated me well. I feel that i better just man up and buy one or hurry up and find a deal on a used one cause this money is going to burn a whole in my pocket or i'm going to talk myself into being responsible and you it for bills. ha


Hmm i'll look for a good used deal tonight and if i cant find one i'm going to just buy new.. i think. ha