[Paddlewise] Good deal on used gear?

Hello Group,

Me again -- the newbie asking about paddling the inside passage! :-)

As an update to our plans...  since our bike trip is taking us to
New Zealand, we're thinking about taking some lessons there.  Rentals
and lessons in NZ look much cheaper so we would be able to get a lot
more time on the water for the same cost.  And hopefully take some
longer trips and make sure we really like it.

Anyway...  I also just saw the following ad for used gear.  I wanted
to get go on some the nearby lakes this summer and was hoping to find
some used stuff.  

Does this sound like a good setup for learning on?  Good price?  Good
kayaks?  Think I'd be able to sell the kayaks in a year or so without
losing too much money?

   2 Dagger Edisto Expedition models - 15ft w/ watertight bulkheads
   retractable rudders controlled by foot rests. Plus the following
   gear (most still in original packaging and NEVER used).... CARBON
   FIBER paddles - fully adjustable (lightest & stiffest),2 LOTUS life
   preservers (best made), and a ton of other gear - bilge pumps, lots
   of dry bags, waterproof deck compasses,GORTEX spray skirts (so your
   body can breath while you keep the elements out),etc.  The kayaks
   are big enough for open ocean but are maneuverable enough for the
   lakes or rivers and all of the gear is top shelf - a lot NEVER used.
   New, all this gear is worth >$3,5000 - I know I just bought the stuff.
   I will part w/ ALL kayaks & gear for $1,600. Only call if you're
   serious so we don't waste each others' time.  Beat the cost of 3
   weekend rentals and OWN all the gear!

Thanks!
-John Fox
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