I just found a 16-32 Ryobi drum sander in Craig's List. I had to beg the guy to hold it for me until I can make an 80 mile drive south after work today. Excellent condition with extra sand paper rolls. His asking price is $145, and I told him I will have money in hand. If it's what he says it is, I'll pay that in a NY minute. What do you guys think? I think it's real close to the Performax.

Apparently it's a close copy of the Performax 16-32.

The are pretty decent Marty..my grandpa has one..I used to use it all the time.  Thats a good price...youlll like it

Well the guy said he was going to hold it for me until tonight, but just called to say that he just had to sell it.  He hung up before I could respond. What a butt-head!

Man...no kidding...he couldnt wait a couple hours or what.

sorry for your loss..I bet there was something wrong with it..

More than likely something wrong with his wallet that needed fixing pronto.  
Sorry you missed out on that deal.