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[Grant Weir]

Hi all,

   Lisa and I went to that Hein acreage auction Ralph and I were talking 
about last week.

http://www.leblancauction.com/HEIN/hein.htm

   Interesting auction, but we did not come home with more than a few 
nick-nacks.  They were even selling the acreage property by auction, and 
being so close to where we are now, my wife and I thought we might try and 
buy it.   We didn't get it, but we came pretty close.  Oh well, maybe next 
time.

  The tractors went pretty cheap I thought.  Dad watched them go while I was 
over at the other ring buying some good "junk" so I did not get the prices 
written down.  I think the 930 Case only got $1500 or so - good deal.  I 
think the Cockshutt 30 went for about $1000.   The IHC W4 went for $1600.  I 
think the JD AR got $3200?  The AC B got $2200 or so and thats all I 
remember about the tractors.  The only other "big" thing that I was sot of 
interested in was the old road maintainer.  It sold for $900 - about $500 
more than I wanted to pay.  The JD PTO drive binder went for $800.  Oh yeah, 
and that IH 4x4 truck?  I think it got $200 or so.

   I did get a couple of neat items though.   I scored a nice little 1/2 ton 
chain-fall hoist for $20 and I also got a good flywheel for my D for $25 - 
nice!   The only other good score for me was a whole pallet of huge flat 
drive belts for $70!  I counted five good 100' x 7" (50' OAL) endless 
thresher drive belts in there as well as several 50' x 6" (25' OAL) grain 
grinder belts.  If anyone is in need of a belt to drive their clubs 
seperator, let me know.

   On another positive note, Lisa had a great time and want to go to more 
sales!  What that?!  I don't know where her new-found interest in auctions 
is coming from, but you can bet I'll be taking advantage of it.  She even 
gave me some money to buy stuff with!  Life is great!

Grant Weir
Saskatoon, SK.
Canada

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