Found a killer deal on a miter saw - too good to be true?

Hey everyone, just stumbled across a deal that's making my tool-collector heart skip a beat. Found a barely-used DeWalt DWS780 12-inch sliding compound miter saw on Marketplace for $250 (retails around $600 new). Seller says it's only been used for one small trim project and comes with the original blade and stand. I've been wanting to add a high-end miter saw to my collection, but this price seems almost suspiciously low. What do you all think - should I jump on this or is there a catch I'm missing?

Rick, that IS suspicious. The DWS780 is a precision beast when it's calibrated right. Ask for photos of the fence alignment, blade wobble test, and the miter detents. I bought a 'deal' once where the previous owner dropped it and the base was 0.5° out of square - took me 3 hours to recalibrate. Also check if it's stolen... ask for the original receipt or at least where/when they bought it. If it checks out, $250 is a steal for that shadow-line cutting system.

Whoa that's an amazing price! I paid $400 for my used DeWalt 10-inch last year and thought I got a deal. As a weekend warrior, I'd say GO FOR IT but definitely test it first. Bring a square and some scrap wood to make test cuts. My only worry would be if the sliding mechanism is worn out - those rails can get gritty if not maintained. But honestly, even if it needs a $50 tune-up, you're still way ahead. Let us know if you get it!

30-year contractor here. Seen dozens of these 'deals.' First, meet in daylight at their house - if they won't, walk away. Second, run it through all functions: bevel cuts, miter cuts, slide action. Listen for bearing noise. Check the blade for missing teeth. The DWS780 is a workhorse on job sites - if it's truly lightly used, $250 is criminal. But I've also seen guys sell tools right before they die (motor issues that aren't obvious yet). If it runs smooth and cuts true, buy it immediately. Just used one yesterday to trim out a whole house.