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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 04:43 PM
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And no one has said anything about the price so I assume it's fine? I solely based this selection on what I've read about this jack here. I also have a hard time trusting anything cheap made in China for example
 
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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 04:50 PM
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Nice find, good price.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 05:45 PM
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The seller says it's in a great condition. Asking $400 for it. I've read nothing but great reviews on this jack so I'm considering pulling the trigger.

What should I look for? Is that a good price? thank you

You lucky duck!!!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 06:03 PM
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There's another one in Indiana close to Chicago, used for $275 but it looks beat up. I don't mind grabbing it for someone here
 
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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 06:08 PM
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And no one has said anything about the price so I assume it's fine? I solely based this selection on what I've read about this jack here. I also have a hard time trusting anything cheap made in China for example
Yeah, as clean as that one looks, that price is good. You might get $50 off if you ask.

I paid $600 for mine new in '15
 
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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 06:20 PM
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While they are a nice unit they were $300 overpriced new.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 07:05 PM
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I looked at J&S jacks some years ago and while they are exceptional jacks I weighted out just how much I would use it.
I had a goodyear jack the kids got for me that was 125.00 at the time and had served me well. Bout 2010 I think.
I don't know who actually made but for the price it did very well.
J&S bout that time I think was 300 bucks or so.

I jacked up the bike a few months ago with the same goodyear jack for some maintenance.

If I was looking at that jack 400 would be a stretch for me
But that's just me

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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 07:09 PM
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What is so special abut the J&S jack?

It looks the same as my Harbor Freight one that has been performing flawlessly for about 5 years.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rustyg500
What is so special abut the J&S jack?

It looks the same as my Harbor Freight one that has been performing flawlessly for about 5 years.
I don’t have to worry when my bike is up on the jack.
I’ve never heard of a J&S failing. Can’t say the same for Harbor Freight.
YMMV
 
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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rustyg500
What is so special abut the J&S jack?

It looks the same as my Harbor Freight one that has been performing flawlessly for about 5 years.
In 15 years of J&S ownership doing all kinds of work on the bike, I've literally never had to strap it down. I can climb onto the bike while it's up on the jack.

Sincere question: same for your HF jack?
 
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