Fair price for lightly used 50mm TG Xpole Xpert ???

PolarGirl started this discussion · 7/5/2014

Hi community! I've been taking pole classes for nearly four months now and have had my home pole for about two months. It is a 50mm TG Xpert. I am planning to sell it already because I plan to get a brass pole. We use 50mm brass at the studio and I have discovered that the brass finish is so much better for grip for me personally (I am SO sweaty - even brass is a struggle at times). ANYWAY, I'm wondering what is a fair price for this pole. It's gotten some love but not a ton of use due to the short time I've had it. I of course have the carrier bags for the dome/base and pole pieces/extensions. I paid a little over $350 for the pole plus $50 shipping. Thanks in advance if any of you guys can help with advice. I plan to sell it to one of my friends at the studio or put out a local craigslist ad before trying something like eBay, by the way.

5 replies

AllysonKendal · 7/5/2014
It's a matter of opinion really. So if I was buying it from a friend/studio mate who I trusted... I'd probably pay 270. From a random person on CL I'd be expecting a bargain and pay 200. Now that may sound weird to charge your friend more than a stranger...so maybe ask 270 but realize if it's on CL you're going to have to accept lower. Let me just telling you where I'm coming from... So a new one is like 330 + 40 for shipping is 370.... I know xpole has super service regardless, but I just feel like if you get a new one and you have any problems they will help you out. If you have trouble on a used one you may need to purchase something.... For me if I knew the person and the pole was almost good as new and I knew the person took care of it and the joints were stripped or stuck etc it would be worth saving 100 for me not to just order a new one. If I was getting it from a stranger and I had to pick it up somewhere (already a hassle) and I can inspect it, but won't really know how it spins or whatever until I get home... Then I need to go much lower on my price to feel good making that gamble. Make sense?
PolarGirl · 7/5/2014
Yeah, it makes sense. Thank you so much for the reply. I'd still love to hear other's opinions though! I know the pole is in great shape and well cared for and some of my studio mates have been over to play and want one of their own. I just want to feel like both parties are getting a fair deal and I really have no idea what to sell for. I've seen used poles on eBay for more than the new price from Xpole! I realize that's not right, and I don't plan to get back what I paid by any means...but I still just don't know!
jbrint9658 · 7/5/2014
I bought a used one from a friend for $200. I felt that was a fair price for a pole in good condition.
hookedonpole · 7/5/2014
I have sold couple xpole xpert poles for $270. Each time I knew the person buying, and also know that mine were in excellent condition, each time they were sold close enough to not pay shipping, so makes it a better price.
PolarGirl · 7/5/2014
Thank you so much for chiming in on my question. It's so helpful to hear others' experiences with buying or selling used poles!