Hey everyone! My neighbor has three used TYCON 360W solar panels sitting around, and the faces look undamaged. I'm considering buying them to charge my EcoFlow battery during power outages, but I'm not sure how much is reasonable to pay since I don't know their history. I'm going to keep his asking price to myself for now because I want unbiased opinions. How much would you feel comfortable paying per panel for these used ones?
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You could think about it in terms of 10 to 20 cents per watt. For example, Santan Solar has 325W panels at $79 each, which gives you a good benchmark. Just remember that new panels usually qualify for a tax credit, which these won't. So make sure to factor that in!
To add to that, I recently paid $80 for two 355W panels at my local shop, so that might help you gauge how to offer. Just make sure to negotiate, and remember you'll likely want to test them before buying!
I wouldn't go over €10 to €20 each. For context, new panels around 435Wp are about €45, so keep that in mind.
The price really depends on your location. In the UK, it’s basically like 'you want them, you collect them' for a fair price. Also, I've got the latest updates, and my neighbor was asking $100 each, but honestly, for the three, I wouldn't pay more than $100 total given their unknown condition.