Oh ffs... for starters, that 699 was meant to be 600, typo.
Im not a multi millionaire wes, I tend to take my several hundred dollar expenses a little more then a casual "Oh ok 1 person recommended it, I should get it". I'm also looking at reviews online, asking other woodworking forums, and emailing luthiers. Just because this is what you see, doesn't mean this is all I am doing.
Heres the damage. If you would take a deep breath, this is NOT the kind of damage you're thinking of. Even I know this wouldn't have any effect on the bandsaw performance. The stand was bolted to the ground and didn't topple over. As you said, its worth about half, and I wouldn't offer the 600 for it. The saw itself is brand new and hasn't been mounted to the stand yet.
You're kind of immature, aren'tcha Firefly? Sorry, Im not an old man desperate for female attention. If you want my respect, don't post like a child.
Your respect might not be that valuable and it is somewhat arrogant to presume so.
Intrinsic respect is what keeps the world running. My respect should matter as much as yours. That said, not going to debate this. She was rude as hell, and I called her out on it. Not much else to say.