Someone nearby is selling a new, in the box, Powermatic 20" planer for $1200 - less what can be negotiated at time of sale.

I'm a hobbiest that does several projects a year. I buy almost all of my wood rough and use a Dewalt lunchbox planer. Looking far forward 10-15 years to when I (hopefully) have more time to devote to WW, a big planer would be nice...... Amazon sells the same planer for $1800 delivered.

Can anyone convince me (so I can convince LOML/SWMBO) that this a GREAT deal, that I can't live without the machine, and that wrestling a 700lb beast into my basement shop is worth the efforts.

Thanks..... Dave.