Central Penn Buy and Sell

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Kory Koehler

BUYER BEWARE! I normally do not try to give businesses a negative review but feel it is fitting from my own personal experience. I was on Craigslist looking for airless paint sprayers when I came across an ad for a Graco machine for a fair price. The paint sprayer is described in the ad as “runs great.” I called and spoke to a man named Kevin who told me it was at his friends shop named Central Penn Buy and Sell in Harrisburg. I had gotten in touch with the owner who said he would be in anytime after 2. I drove over 50 miles to get there, arrived around 2:30 and was not greeted as the nameless employees who worked there were busy talking amongst themselves, on their phones, and yelling, trying to control the one employees 6 year old who was yelling in the shop consistently for the entire time I was in the store. The owner was not there and never showed, leaving the two employees to help. All four people I had talked to claimed it worked well. The machine took multiple pulls to start and did not run properly. The sparkplug was vibrating loose, the engine was rattle canned silver, the tank dented, the filters crushed and clogged. That alone goes to show that the internals of this machine were probably just as neglected. The pump did not build any pressure and the gun did not spray a drop of water. I ended up showing them how the machine worked. They could not get the machine to function properly, let alone work great and yet they still wanted full price, swearing it worked. I asked them, “would you buy a car you did not see run?,” and they still did not understand why I would not pay the $500 they asked for it. I am very dissatisfied with this shop. I wasted hours of my day and drove over 100 miles to find out that this machine needed much maintenance and was not even close to “works great” and “starts first pull” as promised. This place sells junk and is strictly concerned in making a buck. Nobody cared or even seemed concerned that I was unsatisfied. As an owner, this man should take responsibility for his actions, his employees, and customers piece of mind. All in all, the guy Kevin just posts what the owner tells him without verifying how anything actually functions, the owner makes lets his unmotivated, uneducated employees run the shop, while he gives the customer false information. I am sure if this sort of thing happens on the regular, that the shop will not be open very long. Sorry for the long story but I am not one to let some business like that run me around. Worst shopping experience I have had in a long time.

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Derek Reisinger

Dont waste your time, staff knows value of items customers bring in...i understand the need to make a profit, but these guys think that they should offer you 1/10th if you lucky of what the items RESALE VALUE is. Only way they have a 3.9 star rating is they have had their employees go on here and rate, just take a look you will see

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Dustin Harbaugh

Great shop I went to 5 different shops where they tried to give me half of the price central penn ended up giving me for a gold ring I was very pleased and I noticed there selection of tools which was a very wide range n they had great prices n even worked with my budget I was extremely satisfied.

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Patrick Gilbert

Well, the person behind the counter told the guy in front of me, he has $60 now and hed have to come back tomorrow for the other $40. He then turns to me to ask what I need. My response, nothing, if you dont have any money. He then low balls me, more like insults me with an offer. A joke.

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Reena Henderson

I have shopped here on several occasions, and at all times the staff was very professional and the owner is very knowledgeable about the products that are sold in the store. I will definitely continue to patronize this store and refer friends and family.

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Jennifer Hill

Central Penn Buy & Sell us always buying. They have a great selection of items available for purchase. The staff is very courteous and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone looking to sell an item or purchase an item for a great deal every time!

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litho ware

Stop in for great deals! We are ALWAYS paying top dollar for anything of good value. We have a great selection of jewelry, tools, electronics, and much more. There is something for everyone. Come see us for all your buying and selling needs!

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Max Hirneisen

Unprofessional staff along with a very hostal business environment. Went there on what ended up being a false advertisement. I would not take anything this business or its employees say as truth.

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William Armstrong

One I like going there they give great deals an they buy pretty much anything that they need so I would suggest that if ur looking to buy or sell anything go to central Penn buy an sell

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Samara Toro

I love coming to this shop , they have great customer service and alot of great deals , great prices great things , only pawn shop I go to. I say keep up the good work. I will return !

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Dirty Millz

They are scamers I took a 70 inch flat screen tv there with surround sound they offer me $70 bucks like I smoke crack.lol

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Empire Of Steel

Should be up on the Plaza somewhere where you can find parking but cool place to find deals

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A Private User

they have alot of great items and great customer service

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Nichole McConnell

Absolute bottom feeders preying on weak people

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Sharon Baskerville

Very friendly and professional

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Jennifer Patterson

Great...friendly folks

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