I forgot to say she was asking $900 but went down to $800 because I will have to travel about 1hr 45 minutes to pickup.

it's no deal

I don't know that it would be a GREAT deal, but it would be everything you'd need to get started.
If you've never done glass before, why not take a class first to make sure it's something you want to do before you invest a lot of money.

cutter's mate sells for 229, Glastar super starII sells for 87.96, I can't even find a Glaster model selling for more that 149.95

you can do way better than this

I agree. No deal. Keep looking.

even Delphi who is usually most expensive puts the super II at 114.95. I don't think she actually paid that much anywhere and is lying about it based on the prices of other brands... she's looking for a sucker. Sheets of glass that size average 6 each, various pliers are 7-10, nippers are 20 ish...

nope, not a deal

She said nothing is over 5 years old. Do you think the patina's would be any good after so long?
I have been doing concrete stones for a while and have used glass on them. I also mosaiced a bowling ball but used the wrong glue and my glass came off after 2 years.
I have learned alot from everybody here from reading all your post.
Walk away or offer less?

I say RUN away! I came across the same kind of deal a few months back. I paid $200 and it was boxes and boxes and boxes of glass, a grinder, all the chemicals, 2 soldering irons, etc.
Have a good one!
Ann

Why not offer her $250-if needed, tell her you did some research. Doesn't hurt to ask, you could wind up with a really good deal. Most people think what they have is more valuable than it is but will bargain with you if asked. She may decide that it's better to get something rather than have to store it. I'm sure that horse needs to eat...

I'd run too! Get online and buy it all new, for a much better price. You could probably even get a ring saw too,
for that price,

Hazie

Looking at my own very overstocked cupboards filled with never opened supplies that never clicked for me...I would take several classes/workshops to make sure stained glass is your true calling before laying down that high of investment. I only say this as you stated you were a newbie. If your locked solid in stained glass, buy on...!

Here is a link that might be useful: Moosaics

I offered her $250 and she couldn't believe that I just offered her what just one item cost her. And she turned me down. Thanks for your advice.