Topic: second hand garden shed: what Price?

[Kevins299]

we have taken over an allotment. on it is a garden shed thats been there for 2 possibly 3 years. it appears in good condition besides looking weather beaten and in need of a good repaint/varnish. the previous owner wants £150.00 for it :P! (paid £225 for it new). I cant afford that at present. I am not sure if thats a reasonable price or she is trying to take advantage ??? another person got a similar shed and a green house for £70 on taking over an allotment and the chair lady suggests no more than £50 for it? help on making a fair offer.

[chrispea27]

 :D £50 would seem a fair price to me!

[wardy]

I'd go to £70 as you do want it don't you , and it would save the hassle of it being taken down and putting another one up.  You'd probably pay £50 for it if it was elsewhere and you had to fetch it, possibly in a lorry or trailer.  So £20 has to be worth the hassle doesn't  :)   And also if the person selling the shed doesn't have to shift it they may leave some treasures behind.

[Roy Bham UK]

I'd agree £70 and barter upwards if it looks anything like this...http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/product/product.jsp?CATID=8050101&entryFlag=false&PRODID=7020041&paintCatId=  and if that fails call his bluff as he will have maybe more hassle selling it from your plot (entry/access?) plus remind him that you have another option of a shed and will require it be removed within a week :o Ooh! aren't I cruel :o

[djbrenton]

Two allotments have recently been sold on our site, one for £120 and one for £150. When I say the allotments have been sold, what really happens is that the buildings are sold. Both plots had sheds and several greenhouses, so I'd say £50-£70 is fair for one shed. As Kevin said, call his bluff.

[NattyEm]

Focus (I think) had brand new sheds (not sure what size) for £70.

I would also call her bluff.  Say if she won't take £70 for it, then you have another one lined up and you need it removed within a week.

[Kevins299]

thanks for that general consensus at £50-70 depending on the situation. I do have an old shed that I want to move over from a small allotement piece I had. she actually has until 1 april to move as tht is when her lease on the allotment is over  and I offically rent it.  our rent is £14 per Rod. so i will call her bluf and see what happens.

what are my rights if she has not moved it by 1 april...can i claim it as abandoned?? ::) (butter would not melt in his mouth!).....

[Roy Bham UK]

Tell her she's an April fool ;D and that you will take the shed as part payment of the money she owes for occupying the valuable space on your lottie 8)

[Jesse]

I got my shed (quite old though) for free and a greenhouse (minus some glass) for £15. The owner didn't want the hassle of moving them. Do you pay £14 per rod! Our rent is £3 per rod.

[BAGGY]

what's a rod ?  Our rent is 31.50 for 250 sq metres.  I get it half price coz I'm reg disabled.