Studio equipment

[jventer]

I need urgent help a friend wants to sell his studio equipment but problem is his not close for me to view the stuff he gave me all the info via email and I need to know whether this price seems right or not. The following is the stuff he want to sell to me for R8000 ( +- $1000) Main bowen power pack. 2 light stands, 1 of which is a manfrotto. 1 umbrella. 1 Softbox. 2x 1000 watt lights. Reflector. Barn doors. Light extentions. Power converter. I have tried to search the internet but problem is I am not sure what sizes the umbrella and the softbox are. I have asked him for sizes and maybe an image for me to view but I am not sure what these stuff sells brand new?
Is this worth while of should I rather invest in new equipment?

[Marko]

My rule of thumb has always been that used stuff should be half price. If it's not, I don't buy. The specs are not clearly written so I don't know what this stuff would cost new.

You could get a wicked brand new set of lights from alien bees with accessories for less than 1000 bucks. (Your friends set may be better....dunno). http://alienbees.com/flash.html
hope that helps - Marko

[jventer]

I am not sure either I did ask for an image and he promised me one tomorrow like the main bowen power pack I cannot find it on the net where I can get a new price for it

[Marko]

main bowen power pack is too vague a term...absolutely need a model #.
It SHOULD be easy to find on the net and it should be clearly written on the power pack. It's all guesswork at this point.

[AcadieLibre]

Yes you want all the product and/or model numbers. Then just look online at the prices of the equipment and I agree with Marko, no more than half price at retail value. Also if you can get some idea on what usage it has would be a good idea.

[jventer]

Thanks for the info I discussed it with him and all equipment is bowens but its in good condition but he bought it about 6 years ago I offered him a lower price and he accepted it, my husband is flying down to Cape town today to collect for me will let you know the outcome when I receive it, I am rather exited!!!!

[jventer]

I got my stuff yesterday and opened it, I got 2 Bowens quad matic 2000h lights with stands, umbrella, 1mx1m softbox, the complete power pack for the lights ( which I am not sure how it works) I have tried it yesterday and I plugged my camera into it and all is in good working condition, it is rather old equipment but for the price I cannot complain, if any one knows where I can get an instruction manual on this equipment I will appreciate it, I was on Bowes.co.uk site but I cannot find this power pack. I will start working with it in the new week and see what I can do with it.

[tirediron]

Nice - can't wait to see the results!