Gently used MorningStar TSMPPT 60 for SALE $420 - AS NEW

MT1912
MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
Hello,
I have a TSMPPT 60 solar charge controller for sale, looks like new and working 100%. No issues whatsoever, these are built like tanks and perform great. There is only one smaller hole punched out from the side, all the others are still plugged in. The unit was always in controlled environment, never exposed to outdoor elements.
Asking $420, will ship for free with original packaging and everything it came with.
Thanks.

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  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Does it have the battery temp sensor, all original paperwork and original packaging? Any other accessories ?

    2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.

  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    edited June 2018 #3
    Does it have the battery temp sensor, all original paperwork and original packaging? Any other accessories ?
    Yes, everything including original box. No additional accessories though, just what it came with. It's out of warranty already, but I never really heard of any of these go bad.
  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks, Prospective buyers would likely want to know this.

    2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.

  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    Thanks, Prospective buyers would likely want to know this.
    I agree. Also, pictures of actual unit can be sent on demand.
  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    Not being critical but the asking price is $50 over new with warranty, like anything second hand the value drops immediately after purchase, just a thought, today I sold my lightly used pickup, 32 000Km in 4 years took a 30% loss, nature of the game. Perhaps  $399 would be where people would be interested, again no insult intended.
     
    1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Battery Bodyguard BMS 
    Second system 1890W  3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.  
    5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    edited June 2018 #7
    mcgivor said:
    Not being critical but the asking price is $50 over new with warranty, like anything second hand the value drops immediately after purchase, just a thought, today I sold my lightly used pickup, 32 000Km in 4 years took a 30% loss, nature of the game. Perhaps  $399 would be where people would be interested, again no insult intended.
     
    I'm asking $100 less than a new one, I'm not sure where you see $50 OVER the new one. If you add tax and shipping charges (depending on stores), it might be more than $100 savings over a new one.
    I agree with a car, it immediately drops value after you pull out of the dealership. This is not a car though. But thanks for your input.
  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    Things change, prices drop, what can I say https://www.solar-electric.com/motr60ampmps.html
    1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Battery Bodyguard BMS 
    Second system 1890W  3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.  
    5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    mcgivor said:
    Things change, prices drop, what can I say https://www.solar-electric.com/motr60ampmps.html
    ?  I'm still seeing $598 , I've never seen these cost less. Am I missing something?
  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pretty much $598.00, or more, all over the internet.

    2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.

  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2018 #11
    $550.20  Is the price I see, from the host, or am I a special customer? Not likely....perhaps I'm asleep and dreaming.
    Wake me up someone. All in humor of course , although humor is sensitive area to make  comment, please understand.
    1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Battery Bodyguard BMS 
    Second system 1890W  3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.  
    5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    mcgivor said:
    $550.20  Is the price I see, from the host, or am I a special customer? Not likely....perhaps I'm asleep and dreaming.
    Can you post a screenshot? I see $598 or more, everywhere.
  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    mcgivor said:
    Not being critical but the asking price is $50 over new with warranty
     
    This looks like you're saying the "new" price is $450.00

    2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.

  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    OK perhaps you see a different page to the one I linked,  register an account to receive the discount, that's what I see, honest, I wouldn't BS you $550.20.
    1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Battery Bodyguard BMS 
    Second system 1890W  3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.  
    5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    mcgivor said:
    OK perhaps you see a different page to the one I linked,  register an account to receive the discount, that's what I see, honest, I wouldn't BS you $550.20.
    You're right, after logging in I see $550.20. In that case I can lower my price by another $50 to be $100 less than a new one. So, $450.
  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2018 #16
    Had to log into my account at the store page, it worked, interesting. So being logged onto the forum doesn't mean you're logged in at the store.

    2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.

  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    Sorry for letting the cat out of the bag, $100 less than new would be reasonable with shipping included, better someone finds out before, rather than later, if you understand the implication.
    1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Battery Bodyguard BMS 
    Second system 1890W  3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.  
    5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    mcgivor said:
    Sorry for letting the cat out of the bag, $100 less than new would be reasonable with shipping included, better someone finds out before, rather than later, if you understand the implication.
    I have no idea what you're saying. Can you elaborate?
  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    This forum is a community of people, each with the access to create an account with the host, if someone was to purchase at the original price, only to find later, they could have paid $50 more for a new warranty covered unit, they may be less than happy. If on the other hand they saved $100 without warranty and we're happy with the deal, then everything is status quo. 
    1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Battery Bodyguard BMS 
    Second system 1890W  3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.  
    5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    mcgivor said:
    This forum is a community of people, each with the access to create an account with the host, if someone was to purchase at the original price, only to find later, they could have paid $50 more for a new warranty covered unit, they may be less than happy. If on the other hand they saved $100 without warranty and we're happy with the deal, then everything is status quo. 
    I still don't know where you are getting your "facts". I AM selling it $100 less and it was free shipping from the beginning. Check the original post again.
  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    I understand you are selling for $100 less than new, including shipping, this is good, might be a great deal for someone  in the community, no argument implied.
    1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Battery Bodyguard BMS 
    Second system 1890W  3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.  
    5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    edited June 2018 #22
    mcgivor said:
    I understand you are selling for $100 less than new, including shipping, this is good, might be a great deal for someone  in the community, no argument implied.
    All good then.
    And even IF I was selling it only $50 less, it is everyone's responsibility to do their research on the price. Once you pull the trigger, you can't be mad at seller you bought from (as far as price goes).
  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,431 admin
    I have never noticed, but there is a banner that scrolls by saying "login to see the lowest available prices" on our host's (Northern Arizona Wind & Sun) home page. And a 5% off coupon/discount for new customers.

    Bad "moderator"--I don't even have an account with the mother ship....

    I guess have become "blind" to moving/blinking etc. stuff on the the old Internet (that and ad blockers+NoScript. B)

    -Bill "yes I do have my glasses on" B.
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
  • Dave Angelini
    Dave Angelini Solar Expert Posts: 6,730 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    Good sometimes to just know the glasses are close by....
    I have sent clients to the store here for Arizona tax reasons. I have negotiated price also because we have similar sources. They have always been good to deal with and just allowing someone like me on the forum is pretty nice for me.
    "we go where power lines don't" Sierra Nevada mountain area
       htps://offgridsolar1.com/
    E-mail offgridsolar@sti.net

  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For price comparison reasons I put this controller in the cart. With the free shipping and no sales tax the price stayed the same. Hard to argue with that. 

    2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old  but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric,  460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.

  • MT1912
    MT1912 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭✭
    edited June 2018 #26
    Just two pictures showing the mounting screw holes, the unit was not even attached anywhere, no scratches.