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How much does a previous drill reduce a skis value?

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Notaskibum
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Let's say you have two identical skis, both brand new. One has been drilled for a binding already and the other hasn't. How much less should the drilled ski be worth?
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SlitherySnake
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NotaskibumLet's say you have two identical skis, both brand new. One has been drilled for a binding already and the other hasn't. How much less should the drilled ski be worth?


at least $100-$200 less i would think on top of the already cheaper price cuz resale on skis rly just isn’t that good even if they’re still in the plastic or unused, etc.
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tdollo
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If its only been drilled once you'll probably lose 100-150$ id say. Once she's been drilled 3+ times, then you'll lose almost all of its value.
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animator
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Depends on the ski because unfortunately there’s bro tax on a lot of stuff. Super high demand skis with one mount can probably scrape by if they’re 100-150 less than MAP but if we’re talking about some white bread ass Volkl or Nordica you’re gonna have to knock a few more beans off of it IMO.
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CatdickBojangles
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Also depends on where the mount is and where you plan to mount.
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Yukon_Cornelius
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Like @animator said, really depends on how desirable/hard to find the ski is. With exception, probably by ~50% tbh; if you can already find most any ski brand new at a shop (in person or online) for $100 less than suggested price, why pay the same for a previously drilled one?
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TRVP_ANGEL
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50%
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