[AT] Good Karma? JD 60 Orchard

[Mike Sloane]

Some times the good guys *don't* finish last. :-)

Mike

On 6/23/2010 9:01 AM, jahaze at aol.com wrote:
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>
> I posted back in April about a JD 60 Orchard gas tractor (one of 297
> made) that I had found on Craigslist.  I was not the first caller and
> told the seller what I could about the tractor and why I thought
> their price was really low.  Anyway, they decided to take bids and
> sell it to the highest bidder in and attempt to get a more realistic
> price for it.  They were originally asking $1,500 for it.  The
> tractor is in great shape, all original with factor power steering
> and minimal rust, good tires, etc.  After some checking, I figured it
> was easily worth $6,000 as it sits.  Anyway, I told them what I could
> about it, they were happy I was honest with them and they went on
> their way.  Yesterday I got an e-mail from them out of the blue
> indicating that the tractor was still for sale, wondering if I was
> still interested.  I spoke with them yesterday and foudn out that
> they were just tired of dealing with the scammers, people saying they
> would buy it and never showing up, etc.  Since! I was the only one
> who actually took the time to come and look at it, they decided to
> get an offer from me.  It's not the best time for me to buy it, but
> it's too good (rare?) of a tractor to pass up.  I offered $2,500 and
> they accepted.  I guess I'll have some more green at home (and now I
> need to clear more space in thr barn).
>
> I will post some photos on the forum.
>
> Enjoy, Joe