Posted by JRSutton on December 21, 2011 at 09:15:47 from (75.130.109.233):
In Reply to: original M value posted by mackdog on December 21, 2011 at 05:41:37:
I'd say it's definitely worth more - any tractor can be restored, but the number of those that look great in their original skin does nothing but shrink every year.
But the antique tractor market just isn't commoditized enough to say that an M in X condition is worth Y more than Z condition.
Pricing is very much based on location, luck, and timing.
Because of the weight of these things, you're not selling to a national market, the sales are typically very local. If not, whoever's buying it has to factor in a pretty steep transport charge any way you slice it.
So that limits the number of potential buyers, but also limits the 'supply' to those around you. In other words, if somebody near you wants an M in original condition, they have to buy YOURS since it's the only one around. (and if you live in a very sparsely populated area, they may simply be NOBODY that wants an original M!)
So when selling it, put some thought into promoting it for it's unique condition, and don't be afraid to price it high.
You'll have plenty of people telling you it's not worth what you're asking, those are just the people who don't want it badly enough.
Be patient and somebody who does want it badly enough will eventually come along.
The price can always be lowered if need be, it's very hard to go the other way though!
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