[AT] Good Karma? JD 60 Orchard

[charlie hill]

Joe, you did well, did the right thing and got a fair deal in the end.

Charlie Hill

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From: <jahaze at aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:01 AM
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Subject: [AT] Good Karma?  JD 60 Orchard

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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
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