RayCo 0 #1 Posted May 11, 2010 Hi, new member here. A few years ago, I had a D-200 and an 18 Auto, but I have since sold them. I'm now casually looking for another D series to get. I notice that when I look on Ebay now, I rarely see any D series tractors, and very few Wheel Horses at all. Back when I had my Ds, which really is just about 3-4 years ago, there were always at least a few for sale. Where have they all gone? Is it just a shift away from Ebay, or are these tractors just harder to find now. I'm just surprised at how much the abundance has changed in just a few short years. I have come across some on Craig's List, but even there, I'll probably wind up driving a few hundred miles when I find the right one. Is it just me, or have Wheel Horses kinda dropped off the face of the Ebay earth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #2 Posted May 11, 2010 Hello there an welcome. I think you'll find most of the big tractors are here in Missouri at The Lake of The Ozarks at a fella that goes by rickv1957 on here...... :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayCo 0 #3 Posted May 11, 2010 I just stumbled upon rickv1957's photos. Uh, yeah! There they all are! Man, that is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #4 Posted May 11, 2010 :USA: and yea, I think Rick has the market cornered.No offence Rick :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #5 Posted May 11, 2010 Don't make me line up all my tractors... they may not be NOS but theres somewhere between 40 and 50 around here... I need to figure out how to buy all of Ricks and then I will be king of the hill!! Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,160 #6 Posted May 11, 2010 Funny how we can have such different perspectives of the same situation...I find myself marvelling at how many WH's are for sale on eBay and Craigslist at any given time. Including D-series stuff. Many times they might be a few hundred miles away, but there is a lot more stuff out there available - in my estimation - then there was even a few years ago. I know there are a couple of "old timers" like me on here who remember what it was like back 15 years ago before the net really exploded with WH stuff. I looked for years - literally - before I actually saw my first in-the-flesh D-series which I bought in '97. Since then I have owned a bunch and have encountered scores of them in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. Just keep looking, and don't jump on anything that doesn't meet your needs and desires because new stuff is popping up all the time. Steve PS-I'm in the camp that thinks a lot of prices are down right now , so there are bargains to h had for he who waits! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #7 Posted May 11, 2010 Hello and Like them Ds!! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #8 Posted May 11, 2010 :wh: Some weeks there are more on the"E" then they peter out, "market fluctuation" Now if you happen to be in my area I just happen to have a D-180 with a 48" deck out in front of my place "FOR SALE" But I don't know where you are at. I even have it on CL, at first I didn't have a deck and that is what perspective buyers wanted but I bought a deck this weekend for it. Keep looking they are out there. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #9 Posted May 11, 2010 Yes the Ds are out there but are getting collected up!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 0 #10 Posted May 14, 2010 Think it might be the 9%+ that Fleabay charges to sell something? Since their rates went up, I sell on Fleabay rarely, since the rate hike. Time is ripe for a new auction site!. Charge 5% and take all the business they can get! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites