Need help selling off my dad's collection

[BonnieM13 7]

Hello, I've been searching high and low for information on how to value some of the things that my late father had collected. He has a old wheel horse c-121 and according to my mom he bought it running a few years ago but it's been sitting outside ever since. I know literally nothing much about lawn tractors and I'm just trying to find a fair ballpark price for it. I fear the original price that I listed was way too low. I'm not looking to rip anybody off but I also don't want to be ripped off myself. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! I have other photos but for some reason even though they're under the 16 MB limit it won't let me post them. There is a mower deck that goes to it as well. 

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,398]

Was your father a member of RedSquare?

[BonnieM13 7]

No. He wouldn't have known about it. He didn't even have a cell phone

[AlexR 998]

It appears you live near the east coast so not sure if it's exactly the same there, but I would say $150 would be fair. As it's not a currently running unit.  You can always ask more it's whatever someone is willing to pay. 

Also you can post more photos just do them as separate replies. 

[BonnieM13 7]

[BonnieM13 7]

[Ed Kennell 40,036]

I would agree with Alex.     The C-121 is a pretty common Wheel Horse.    A non runner that has lived outside sells for around $150 in my area.

 

Any interest John? @wallfish

[BonnieM13 7]

New information is that my dad bought this not that long ago from a guy and it ran fine when he bought it. Now granted I don't know if I can get it to run but say I can get it to run, how much does that increase the value? 

[ri702bill 8,837]

It all comes down to rarity and condition.Common models are saleable in almost any condition; rare models bring top dollar in excellent condition - rare models in poor condition are hard items to sell - can be too pricy to get specific parts for.......

[BonnieM13 7]

Okay. We'll try to get it going because apparently there was nothing wrong with it when he parked it. But that could be a whole different story now. Thanks! 

[AlexR 998]

Running and driving (verify transmission operation) $300, put the deck on verify it works with good belt $400, some elbow grease clean and shine it up you might be able to get to $500. Past that, you aren't going to see a return on the money and time put in it. 

[Handy Don 13,166]

I agree with the above posts for pricing and getting it running. 

Unsheltered storage in Mass. is tough on machinery. It means snow, rain, sun, and freezes. Affected parts are anything plastic and rubber which degrades (seat, pulley belts, tires, wiring/electrical) and metal which rusts. If you can get it running without new parts, that’s a win, but as noted, putting money into parts can add up quickly in a way that you just won’t recover in a sale.  

[midpack 945]

2 hours ago, BonnieM13 said:

That looks like a 48" deck, depending on rust/condition they can go for a bit more 

[Wayne0 787]

Hi Bonnie. First to Red Square. In my experience, older tractors don't command a very high price in the North east. There are a few MA, NH, Me. people on here.

Someone local may chime in.

[wallfish 17,311]

4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Any interest John? @wallfish

I'm interested in every single one of them, BUT having way too many once before taught me a lesson. I have some projects already here that haven't been gotten to yet.

[BonnieM13 7]

2 minutes ago, wallfish said:

I'm interested in every single one of them, BUT having way too many once before taught me a lesson. I have some projects already here that haven't been gotten to yet.

He was the king of too many projects and never finished most of them. His motto was "he who dies with the most toys wins" He won alright 

[wallfish 17,311]

1 minute ago, BonnieM13 said:

He was the king of too many projects and never finished most of them. His motto was "he who dies with the most toys wins" He won alright 

I'm quite a bit like that myself.

What other kind of projects? You mentioned "Dad's collection" and there is quite a diverse set of people on this forum so maybe mention them.

There's also a classified section on here to advertise for sale items

[BonnieM13 7]

1 minute ago, wallfish said:

I'm quite a bit like that myself.

What other kind of projects? You mentioned "Dad's collection" and there is quite a diverse set of people on this forum so maybe mention them.

There's also a classified section on here to advertise for sale items

Mostly automotive stuff, he was a diesel mechanic by trade. LOTS of tools. Lots of car/truck stuff in general. Lots of gun stuff. Reloading stuff. I'd say mostly automotive stuff and lawn equipment 

[Blasterdad 2,910]

First & most important is I'm sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like he was a good man. I too share those qualities as do many of us here. I still have my grandfathers C-81 he bought brand new in 1979. I now have 14 Wheel Horse tractors.  If you were closer I would happily add it to the herd. This is a great community with lots of great people here, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it a good home. 

Edited Monday at 02:13 AM by Blasterdad
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[BonnieM13 7]

Just now, Blasterdad said:

First & most important is I'm sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like he was a good man. I too share those qualities as do many of us here. I still my grandfathers C-81 he bought brand new in 1979. I now have 14 Wheel Horse tractors.  If you were closer I would happily add it to the herd. This is a great community with lots of great people here, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it a good home. 

Aww thank you. He was a good man and is deeply missed. I wish I could keep all of his stuff but there's just too much to keep it all. Thank you for telling me that there's classified section here. That will be helpful for when I am better able to post things for sale. 

[Retired Wrencher 5,614]

8 hours ago, wallfish said:

I'm quite a bit like that myself.

What other kind of projects? You mentioned "Dad's collection" and there is quite a diverse set of people on this forum so maybe mention them.

There's also a classified section on here to advertise for sale items

John what about Ben in Ma. He is always buy tractors.

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,398]

18 hours ago, BonnieM13 said:

No. He wouldn't have known about it. He didn't even have a cell phone

 

Bonnie, I have set you up with 6 months free supporter which will remove the restriction on posting pictures.  You are free to utilize our classifieds section, but the general rule is that the items posted have a price.  I realize you don’t know the prices of some of the items, but you can price high and the members here (usually constructively) can help guide you on a more sellable price.

 

Additionally, most of our members are likely just like your dad, in that they have a lot of stuff, not just Wheel Horses.  You are free to post in the non-tractor section of the classified the non-wheelhorse items as well, again with a price in mind. 

 

When placing a classified, I strongly recommend utilizing the private messages this forum provides.  The reason for this is only members of the forum can respond to you, and random internet people can not, providing better security for your transaction.  

 

Finally, there is a “Talk to the moderators” forum here that in the event you are uncomfortable with the way a transaction is going, we would be more than happy to pop-in and give advice.  Also use the forums where more local members like @wallfish can chime in, who can be a trusted source of information.

 

Good luck and may your dad rest in peace.