Do people actually pay the substantially high prices for WHs?

[whtractors24 3,224]

7 hours ago, RED-Z06 said:

If I keep my search within 200 miles i might see (1) 140 a year, ive bought both C series ive seen come up, a couple 416-8s came up last year for decent money, both ran, 3 decks, paint was a bit faded but he wanted $600, took a month or so but he got them sold, im not into manual lift myself but that was a great deal.

 

Up North yall are flooded with old iron, down here theres really not alot of options...stuff gets listed and it sits on there until the price gets low enough to entice buyers.  Id venture that you could list a 420LSE for $2000 here and it wouldn't sell, you wouldn't even get offers.

Correct also have to keep in mind the cost of living up in the northeast is absolutely disgusting and not fully comparable to other parts of the country.  

[RED-Z06 2,368]

2 hours ago, whtractors24 said:

Correct also have to keep in mind the cost of living up in the northeast is absolutely disgusting and not fully comparable to other parts of the country.  

I wonder why that is, theres no shortage of money down here, people regularly go out and buy 10,000 dollar Zero Turns, 5,000 dollar lawn tractors, homes are grossly overpriced...but its still somewhat affordable compared to other parts of the country.  Groceries are obscene, insurance here is the highest in the nation because of Hurricane coverage.

 

I do hope 88-98 Chevy trucks get back down to pre-covid prices again soon though, i miss being able to buy a 155k mile 454 Dually with no rust, no body issues, running and driving for $2500🤣

[Sailman 1,299]

I bought my 6 horses over time several years ago. Paid between $400 and $600, some with implements and also included a sweet 416 and very nice C160. Enjoyed the hunt as much as the tractors! They are workers but I take care of my stuff. Lately the prices are much higher and the junk is listed at $400 - $600. Here in the south there just are not as many as up north and midwest but the overpriced here are not selling.

[RED-Z06 2,368]

1 hour ago, Sailman said:

I bought my 6 horses over time several years ago. Paid between $400 and $600, some with implements and also included a sweet 416 and very nice C160. Enjoyed the hunt as much as the tractors! They are workers but I take care of my stuff. Lately the prices are much higher and the junk is listed at $400 - $600. Here in the south there just are not as many as up north and midwest but the overpriced here are not selling.

Yep, they just sit.

 

A few years ago I listed my clean low hours 416-H with 42 deck and Tiller for $700...just to test the waters, never had a single call or message.  Keeping it was the right idea though.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,364]

I have seen a particular seller/collector who is member here and I consider him a friend ask crazy money for his machines. He has only good stuff actually the best of the best and does not mind paying up for the right machines. In turn he has a reputation with previous buyers who know what he is offering is the real deal and don’t mind paying a few bucks more. 
I too am getting to the point in which I would be tempted to pay up for the right machine knowing I am getting high quality. For those of us who have nicer machines he is helping set the bar on value. Of course we all like to find those one owner, low hour machines at a tag sale for $200 bucks😜

[MainelyWheelhorse 724]

I’d guess It all depends on if you know what you have, and how much of a project you want. I lucked out with both of mine as they were both rough and fairly cheap but mechanically good. A little paint and they have both been pretty issue free. I saw a decent newer 314 with some attachments for 3 grand fairly local on FB marketplace. Looking at it the tractor really wasn’t worth 3 grand maybe 1,500 even with the attachments. If it was a 520 that was garage kept with a bunch of attachments like a bucket and immaculate, or something like a LSE etc… then maybe it’s with that much, but only to someone else who knows what you have.
 

I’ve got a good amount of money in both tractors. Is it worth it? YES! I have something that with maintenance will last decades. Anything that goes bad on it I can fix fairly easily, and cheaply. It’s a good hobby to fall into as you have something that is very useful and what you learn can be applied elsewhere. Not to mention, the camaraderie that gets built from the people you meet acquiring parts and tractors.