[AT] Pricing BN Parts

[Larry Goss]

IMHO, If you are "in the business", Ben, the general rule of thumb is that used parts are worth 1/4 to 1/3 of new price -- if the parts are in servicable condition.   Some shops can charge up to 1/2 of original price, but when they get that high, the parts had better be in like new condition and/or rare.  But when you are dealing with antiques, it becomes very difficult to pin down the conditions of sale.

Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: Ben Wagner <supera1948 at gmail.com>
Date: Monday, June 21, 2010 10:10
Subject: [AT] Pricing BN Parts
To: At <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>, Farmall/IHC mailing list <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>

> Hello,
> 
> I have listed some 1945 Farmall BN engine parts on some 
> classified ad 
> services, YTMAG and SSB in particular.  The parts came with 
> the 1945 
> Farmall A that I purchased a couple months ago.  I cleaned 
> them up, and 
> have decided to sell them to pay for the tractor.
> 
> I have gotten a response that my prices are way out of the 
> ballpark.  
> The question then is what are the proper prices for the 
> following good 
> clean, but used, parts:  The prices are what I am currently 
> asking.
> Cylinder Head with valves, springs, retainers. All valves loose, 
> but not 
> lapped. I asked $700.
> 
> Manifold- Very sound, no cracks or leaks, no exhaust pipe. for 
> which I 
> asked $175
> 
> Valve Rocker assembly- No rust. $550
> 
> Oil Pan- Dents in bottom. Complete w/ hex drain plug and 
> petcocks. No 
> rust in pan. $100
> 
> Camshaft w/ gear- Includes thrust plate. $400
> 
> Camshaft- $275
> 
> Camshaft thrust plate- $30
> 
> (8) Valve tappets- 4 have rust and minor pitting on the face, 
> the rest 
> are clean and ready to install. $15/ apiece or $100/ all.
> 
> Oil filter cover- 1945 B style, still has remains of original 
> paint, 
> rust pitting on rear. $100
> 
> (9) Head Studs- $15/ apiece or $100/ all
> 
> 
> BTW, where would you sell parts like this?  I have listed 
> them on the 
> ATIS ad service, YTMAG, SSB tractor, and Tractorforum.com.
> 
> Thanks,
> Ben Wagner
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