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Case, did I get screwed?

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Josh Hoffman

09-22-2005 17:23:32




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I'll make this as short as possible...I opened this mornings paper & there was an add for a Case farm tractor, must sell $1,500. I called @ 7am, I spoke with the seller & somehow, he aquired the tractor with his house & didn't want the tractor, a friend told him it was a 530. I didn't want to loose out, so I got a local fellow to drive up for me & get it today. What just came off the flatbed is a Case VAC, it does seem to run o.k., it's got a wide front end, good tires front & rear, decent (but faded) paint, 2 pnt hitch in the rear, trip bucket with downpressure & a snowplow that can take the place of the bucket...it's also got wheel weights on all four wheels. It's a nice little tractor, but, it's about 1/2 the size tractor I was expecting. I am into the entire rig for $1,750, my question is this, are these worth $1,750? Do you think I can get my money back?? I don't have a use for a tractor this small, I already own a 51' Cub & a 50' Massey pony & I only use those occasionally. The vin # is VAC5659601, can anyone tell the year of this rig? If anyone wants this for what I have into it, they are welcome to come get it.

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caseman-d

09-23-2005 12:19:17




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 Re: Case, did I get screwed? in reply to Josh Hoffman, 09-22-2005 17:23:32  
Well I'll take the heat on this one. Yes you got screwed. The guy was selling you what was suppose to be a Case 530. Thats not what you got. Since the tractor was not what he represented it to be he should more than willing to give you your money back or at least a refund. True you should have looked at it before you bought. It's no different than a person advertising a JD tractor and you getting a Case painted JD green.

Now did you pay to much, in my area you paid top dollar for yours. If you are happy with the tractor then you didn't pay to much for it. Other wise I would contact the the person and explain to him that the tractor you received was not the one you thought you were buying. Kinda like paying for a Chevy and getting a Ford.
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Bret4207

09-23-2005 09:57:32




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 Re: Case, did I get screwed? in reply to Josh Hoffman, 09-22-2005 17:23:32  
You didn't really get hurt, just what happens when you go on a blind date. Still a lot of tractor compared to the various Farmall A,C and B's and more than a Ford 8,2 or 9n. Your resale just isn't as high.



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tomturkey

09-23-2005 05:57:15




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 Re: Case, did I get screwed? in reply to Josh Hoffman, 09-22-2005 17:23:32  
I think you both made out just fine. You jumped on a deal YOU thought was "to good to be true". Those deals usually are. The VAC with eagle hitch isn't even in the same league as your other two tractors. YOU didn't get screwed. But you may have screwed yourself.



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J.C. IN AZ.

09-22-2005 19:57:02




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 Re: Case, did I get screwed? in reply to Josh Hoffman, 09-22-2005 17:23:32  
Looks to me as W.C.fields was right.However don't start venting yet. the Tractor is quite concievably worth all you paid but I have a real difficult time trying to understand your situation. You had a "friend" go and buy it and he or she failed to converse with you just exactly what the Tractor Model was? regardless a 530 in medium condition should cost at least twice what you paid for the V model.You made a good purchase it seems ,and I feel that it will work the "Pants" off those other two Tractors you spoke about.

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Andy Waller

09-22-2005 19:16:50




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 Re: Case, did I get screwed? in reply to Josh Hoffman, 09-22-2005 17:23:32  
In my humble opinion, you got a decent deal. If you look at the photo classifieds you will see not many tractors that have that much going for them for that little money. If you look there is a vai for sale that is $1500 with no extras in Wisconsin. Any ways if you are trying to make money on buying and selling tractors then maybe you need to find the original love that you had for collecting the old iron.

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John Saeli

09-22-2005 17:51:13




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 Re: Case, did I get screwed? in reply to Josh Hoffman, 09-22-2005 17:23:32  
Hey Josh: Tell the guy that sold it to you that you want the Top-Link. The Eagle Hitch that you have is a Cat. 1 - 3 Point Hitch. I've seen 8N's bring much more than that, and you have more tractor there than an 8N.



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dctom

09-22-2005 17:41:39




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 Re: Case, did I get screwed? in reply to Josh Hoffman, 09-22-2005 17:23:32  
live and learn lol i dont think you will get hurt,it is a good tractor and if it is like you say a little cleaning and paint should be worth 2000 to 2500 tom



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John-can't use my name

09-22-2005 17:36:56




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 Re: Case, did I get screwed? in reply to Josh Hoffman, 09-22-2005 17:23:32  
If the serial number is right its a 52 model and they have the eagle hitch, Case's early three point.Whether its a good price or not depends on the buyer. If its in good condition it may not be so bad. If you took it sight on seen I don't think there is much hope of getting your money returned. You should of asked for the serial number and color. Most serial numbers include a model number. If you know much about Case the flambeau color would have tipped you off about whether it was a 530.

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Jerry W

09-22-2005 17:42:08




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 Re: Case, did I get screwed? in reply to John-can't use my name, 09-22-2005 17:36:56  
It would have been a better deal if it had been a 530. I have seen fairly nice late VAC's bring that kind of money especially with the attachments you've got. You are not going to get rich however.

Jerry



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