JoeM 7,874 #26 Posted February 11 That old boy is probably sitting back right now laughing and reading this thread. Hard to have that many wheel horses and not be around this web site. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,203 #27 Posted February 11 1 hour ago, slim67 said: what about that gravely rider in the background? I saw it. I didn't ask. He just seems to want too much for his tractors. I'll pay a fair price but I'm not paying prices that I can pay for running tractors for non runners. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #28 Posted February 11 I went to a guys house a few years ago, o was told he was looking to get out the hobby and was looking to make some deals, i took an 18ft trailer and 3500 bucks. I get there, and it was underwhelming, he had a Deere 318, engine was in buckets, good deck but the tractor was obviously apart...($2500). Then he had a WheelHorse 314-8, rotten tires, no deck, no seat, ($1500), he had a C-81 that was complete but didn't run he wanted $800 for. He had a Cub 1450 with a 44" deck that wouldn't start and had no driveshaft he wanted $1500 for. About that point i told him he was outside of my wallet, that his pricing was, respectfully...not even in the ballpark. He was offended, said if i wasnt prepared to pay for quality machines i could leave anytime. A few weeks later I bought my Z06 and had to really tighten up on finances, he reached out and said he would entertain offers, apparently he was being foreclosed on and needed the stuff gone asap. From what i understand most of it went to scrap. Like seeing a 69 RoadRunner body sit in a yard for 18 years because "they'll get to fixing it up" then seeing it dragged onto a trailer bound for the shredder... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 207 #29 Posted February 11 There is no way I'm wood be leaving without all of them. Leave nothing behind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #30 Posted February 11 1 minute ago, ANTPER said: There is no way I'm wood be leaving without all of them. Leave nothing behind. They threw out a 5k number, there's saving horses then theres just burning money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,203 #31 Posted February 12 4 hours ago, JoeM said: That old boy is probably sitting back right now laughing and reading this thread. Hard to have that many wheel horses and not be around this web site. He's 87 & doesn't do anything internet related. I asked if he was on or ever on Red Square & he said no 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #32 Posted February 12 After chasing and buying. I have developed a little bit of a plan. If you don't respond after a second request, I move on. I always take a trailer or tow rig and an a hand full of extra grants. I always ask if there is any room on the price. I will not sell the machine and buy it at the same time. Tell me what you have, I'm yes or no. And don't blow that smoke that someone offered such and such and we turned it down. I always plan the trip as a good day out, even if i come home without anything. One side note on longer distance deals. They are the toughest but I make a list of other potentials in the route. Just in case. And as always, try to check emotions at the door. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
