Little buying advice needed

BlackThumbHomesteader · Jan 21, 2016

I'm trying to do comparison shopping on certain implements for my 2 and 8Ns and am having a dog of a time with it. The one local place that I can even find(internet presence-wise) has prices that are about 10-30% higher than even TSC with shipping of the implement included. In addition to looking for new I'm trolling craigslist daily as well but I've come up short.

What I really need is a recommendation on where to look, be it online or a physical store, in the PNW/Portland locale.

hd6gtom · Jan 21, 2016

what are you looking for and where are you? Someone on here probably has what you need.

Dave H (MI) · Jan 21, 2016

I rarely buy anything new. Sorry, but not generally made as well as the older stuff and the depreciation hit makes them worth a lot less the moment you drive them away from the dealer. Auctions are probably the best all around source for used equipment and to avoid those who buy and resell. Patience is absolutely necessary. If you need it NOW, then expect to pay the premium for your lack of advance planning. With a little time and travel you can put together a good group of implements. When I did what you are doing, I watched a few sales first and then jumped in. Bought the best I could find for the lowest price. Used it until I found something better, then sold the originals and kept going. If you are shopping here...the classifieds are really good.

oldtanker · Jan 21, 2016

(quoted from post at 07:58:26 01/21/16) I'm trying to do comparison shopping on certain implements for my 2 and 8Ns and am having a dog of a time with it. The one local place that I can even find(internet presence-wise) has prices that are about 10-30% higher than even TSC with shipping of the implement included. In addition to looking for new I'm trolling craigslist daily as well but I've come up short.

What I really need is a recommendation on where to look, be it online or a physical store, in the PNW/Portland locale.

There are more manufacturers than you would believe for small Cat1 3 point implements. If all you are doing is a garden for your own consumption the less expensive ones will do nicely. If you are selling produce better quality is available but cost more. King Cutter, Woods and other makers are out there. Your 10-30% higher cost may be of better quality than the stuff sold by TSC or Northern Tool. I know that Northern Tool isn't near you nor do I have any idea what is but some online sources will ship.

Rick

CenTex Farmall · Jan 21, 2016

What you need is more networking.

Find someone in your area that has a bunch of old tractors parked in their yard or on their place, doesn't matter what brand or size. Talk to them and they will probably know of somebody who has the kind of thing you're looking for. I've had people show up at my place because they heard 2nd or 3rd hand that I had some stuff and I've sent people in the direction of others for the same reason.

In this area a lot of stuff gets traded around that never gets advertised and a good chunk of the old guys who have accumulated stuff do not know how to use or do not care to know how to use the internet. You make trades the old fashioned way via "face time".

Area tractor shows are another excellent place for networking.

Ultradog MN · Jan 21, 2016

The one thing I will suggest is patience.
I've only been at this tractor stuff for 15
years and it's taken me that long to collect
the few implements I have for my Fords.
Starts and stops, changing from red to blue,
bigger tractors so bigger impements, buying
a package deal to get one item I wanted then
selling off the rest. It all took time and a
lot of searching.
Things had to be right - price+condition
before I would open my wallet.
As I upgraded, I tried to keep things all
Ford (or Dearborn) knowing I could resell
them and get my $ back because there's
always someone looking for that stuff.
I doubt you could get your $ back on new
items if you resell them for whatever
reason.
So unless you need a particular tool Right
Now then I suggest you wait it out. Going
with the old stuff. It's far better built
and is like $ in the bank should you decide
to sell.

BlackThumbHomesteader · Jan 21, 2016

For the now I'm looking for a subsoiler, back blade, and gravel rake. The mark-up prices are on the same actual brand that TSC is selling and I do prefer old steel to new production. I am not going to pay $300 for a subsoiler that I can get for less than $200 shipped.

The problem is there isn't much of an ag community on the left side of Oregon! All the good places are mid-state. Most of the craigslist items are out there too.

Ultradog MN · Jan 21, 2016

Run an ad on craigslist.
You might be surprised with what is laying
out in the bushes that no one needs anymore.

jon f mn · Jan 21, 2016

Let me see if I got this right, you don't like what's available locally, you don't want to go to where
what you want is available, you don't like the price either place, and you want it all shipped to your
house for free. You sound just like the rest of us.

GordoSD · Jan 21, 2016

I'll sell you a nice subsoiler for $150. Can probably freight it pretty cheap.

coshoo · Jan 21, 2016

Try the Woodburn Auction yard in Woodburn, OR. They sell implements outright, between auctions- some new, some old. Call them to find out when they're open.

RalphWD45 · Jan 21, 2016

Homesteader! for your area, do yourself a favor, and buy a yearly subscription, to the Capital Press News, paper. With it you can keep appraised of the local auctions, and what is for sale in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. Portland has the CSI auctions, right in your area! Local livestock auctions, usually have consignment sales once or twice a year, and is a good source of older Ford implements, plus a lot of good junk, folks are getting rid of. You will find these notifications under Auction Sales, in the Capital press, they are also on line, if you are a subscriber. You are idealy located to take advantage of sales in northern Or. to as far south as the center of the state, or north up I-5 to Olympia Wa., or east up the river, to the Yakima area. If you don't already have it, pick yourself up a 16 t0 20 foot, two axel flatbed trailer, and go enjoy yourself.

BlackThumbHomesteader · Jan 22, 2016

(quoted from post at 17:06:39 01/21/16) Homesteader! for your area, do yourself a favor, and buy a yearly subscription, to the Capital Press News, paper. With it you can keep appraised of the local auctions, and what is for sale in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. Portland has the CSI auctions, right in your area! Local livestock auctions, usually have consignment sales once or twice a year, and is a good source of older Ford implements, plus a lot of good junk, folks are getting rid of. You will find these notifications under Auction Sales, in the Capital press, they are also on line, if you are a subscriber. You are idealy located to take advantage of sales in northern Or. to as far south as the center of the state, or north up I-5 to Olympia Wa., or east up the river, to the Yakima area. If you don't already have it, pick yourself up a 16 t0 20 foot, two axel flatbed trailer, and go enjoy yourself.

That's a really good idea! I'm just tired of people thinking a $200 subsoiler will pull in $500 just because it's old and rusty. If I had a trailer and a truck to pull it you can bet I'd be out around Bend grabbing a ton of iron for cheap.

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