[AT] '31 JD D, how do I value it?

[Frank]

I also have a  D (1941)for sale........little better shape..........with 
valve prices at over a hundred bucks and other parts expensive also I am 
wanting to get 4000 and it would be a bargain.Frank
gremaux at tein.net
Central Montana
http://www.angelfire.com/mt/deeregp/index.html
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 4:40 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] '31 JD D, how do I value it?


>> Called the number.  $2900.   Runs good, the old man just can't turn it 
>> past compression anymore.   (I haven't seen it running)
>>
>> Seems to me that this is almost twice the value though.  Am I wrong?  How 
>> should I value it?  I have no use for this machine, but I'd like to have 
>> it.  This would be a first machine for me, if I decide it is worth it.
>
>
> My feeling is that it is almost impossible to tell someone what
> a particular tractor is worth -even a John Deere - without looking it 
> over,
> driving it around and listening to the noises it makes.
>
> It is worth exactly what you or someone else is willing to pay
> for it and not one penny more. If you have the $2900 and want to part with
> it, you will own it. Personally, I would go there and chat with the guy
> for a while about it. Don't be in too much of a hurry and see what you
> think after you have been there for a while. Most prices are asking prices
> and he might have it higher than he is willing to take because he figures
> he will have to come down.
>
> I sold an unrestored 1943 JD BR on rubber 6 or 7 years ago for $3K
> and the guy is still very happy with it. He spent several years restoring
> it to even better than "like new" condition and has a nice showpiece.
>
> Cecil
> -- 
> The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
> what you said.
>
> Cecil E Monson
> Lucille Hand-Monson
> Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
>
> Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment
>
> Free advice
>
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