How Much for Shed?

[Rhona]

Sorry - not chat, but wasn't really sure where to put this. Mods, please move if you think it should be elsewhere.

On our new allotment, there's a shed that the previous owner left there. He wants to sell it if possible to either me, or someone else on the site if I don't want it.

Thing is I have NO idea what to offer him. It's not a normal shed - he built it himself and it's got a wacky but very effective metal door rod thing to keep it secure. Not particularly big, but very nice and sturdy. I've looked on a couple of websites but the prices vary so much and I can't find anything properly comparable.

I don't want to insult him with a piffling little offer, but nor do I want to offer way too much. Any ideas about the going rate for a decent second hand shed?

Thanks!

[jackie j]

Have you asked him how much he is willing to accept. Maybe that should be what you should do, admit to him that you have no idea how much to offer and if you think he is asking too much just say you were hoping to get it cheaper. How long has he had it ? I bought a brand new shed and it cost over £200 but there are cheaper new ones around.
I expect someone will give you a better idea than me.

[jacob marley]

If that was on our site if you are the tennant and the shed was left on the plot it would be your's full stop .
offer about half what you think it is worth you are the best person for him to sell it to so push your luck and see how it go's if he do's not accept tell you want it of say 10 days....jacob

[crichmond]

I have just finished putting up a new 8x6 tongue and groove shed it cost £195 including delivery and only took me an afternoon to assemble.

The price of the shed would depend on the condition of the shed I would be tempted to offer around £40 or £50 if it is in fairly good nick as you can get a new 6x4 for £100.

[tootles]

I'd offer him a tenner, if he says no ask him to move it within 24 hours.
It might sound harsh, but I think he is trying it on. As Jacob says, on other sites what is left behind is the property of the new tennant. You could always take it apart yourself - and charge him for your time!

Unless, of course, you really want it - in which case, offer what it is worth to you (cost of new 'nicer' shed, time taken to build new 'nicer' shed etc)

[Glutton4...]

I've bought two sheds recently (no, sorry, not Two Sheds!) both on eBay. One, nearly new, good and sturdy, cost me £125 and is now a Chook Coop, the other one, not so good, but usable was a fiver!! Both 8 x 4 feet, and I had to collect them both.

The cheapest 8 x 4 you can readily buy from you local store is in the region of £120 for a flimsy one. Gone are the days of the £99 shed!

If the shed is solid, water-tight and secure it's got to be worth a £100. Alternatively, look at the cost of replacing it yourself (remembering to include time and incidentals) and offer half. The original owner probably has no need for it anyway, and is just trying to recoup a little money. Good luck

[fran]

Mmmmm. I think that whatever is left on our plots usually goes to the next digger as previous reply said - BUT if its a good solid shed, a deal might be in order. Ask him what sort of money he's talking!

Fran

[Hazel at the Hill]

Life's too short to muck about haggling, in my view.

How much would you pay for a shed in the shops (add in what it would cost to erect)? Now halve that figure (as it is second hand), and offer it to him.

Then you have yourselves a bargain - a half price shed, ready on the plot - and he gets substantial ££££ in his pocket (in relation to the 'value' of the wood)

[lynda66]

ermmmmm if you made one out of pallets you could do it for a tenner, i just proved that ok mines not brill either but i'm not that good at making stuff, but mine has laminate and lino too, and a posh window with writing on

[Alison]

Mine was free from freecycle although it needed a good paint and new roof felt and was a bit of a pain to pick up (including dismantling and carrying through a very narrow alleyway and assemble so you need to factor all these things in if you're going to offer any money. If it's basically what you want then I'd probably offer a max of £50 but if you're not that bothered then go lower and get something you really want.

[Rhona]

That's brill - thanks everyone. You've all sort of crystallized my thoughts on this - was going to offer £50.00 - £100.00. It is a good shed, and I really would prefer to have it rather than mess around getting another. Just wanted to get a little feedback that my ballpark figures weren't, erm...out of the ballpark!

Lynda you are a clever, building a shed out of pallets. And you're all modest about it!

[crichmond]

Lynda you are a clever, building a shed out of pallets. And you're all modest about it!

Ah but did she fill in the gaps in the pallets or is an airy shed

[SarzWix]

I'd agree with that, offer £50. If you're prepared to pay more than that then you can haggle a bit with him I think it's worth it, my 7'x7' cost me £229, and it's not top quality!

[crichmond]

I personally think that £40 to £50 is very fair, I moved allotments on the site last year and gave £200 to the guy who I took the new plot off for 3 greenhouses and 1 sturdy home made shed with metal grills over the windows and all.

[Snadger]

Why offer HIM anything?

It's him who wants to sell it so let him tell you how much he wants for it, then haggle him down! You're under no obligation to buy it and at present its on your land.

If he won't give you a price tell him he'll have to shift it then as you don't really want it, or tell him you'll shift it by putting a match to it!

I can guarantee he won't want to shift it if he's offering it to you!