billyban1 0 #1 Posted October 6, 2009 Question for Collectors: I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,130 #2 Posted October 6, 2009 Hi and First off let me say that anything will be opinion. I will speak for almost all RedSquare members by saying that no one would want to see a tractor in the condition you describe parted out, there are plenty of others much better suited for that I am sure. If you're interested in getting TOP dollar for the machine, then eBay would probably be the way to go, but you'll never know who is bidding or what will happen to the machine when it is won, but you already knew that. RedSquare is a great place to sell the tractor, and you are almost assured that it will be in a home where machines like yours are highly appreciated. There are other forums where you can be almost assured of the same. I know that answer / opinion sounds a little vague, and the next question is sure to be what can I sell it for, and there is really no set standard, it all depends on what you need to get for it and pictures will almost always help. Good Luck, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse 1045 2 #3 Posted October 6, 2009 theres alot of collectors on here,post a picture and go from there. post it in the for sale area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #4 Posted October 6, 2009 What are you asking for it ? I'm kinda interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #5 Posted October 7, 2009 Kelly is pretty much the definition of the word "collector". How many have you got now Kelly?!! I'm sure there is more than a few serious enthusiasts here that would love that tractor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #6 Posted October 7, 2009 Mike how about to many, the nicer ones that stay in the barn around 25 but all together 50+ and a few off brands. I have a 857 I'd like to restore but it's only in fair shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #7 Posted October 7, 2009 Billyban, let me also say ! I think Coach said it about the best. I would only add that the folks here are probably the *most* dedicated group of Wheel Horse enthusiasts out there, and with over 2,000 members someone here will very likely want to buy your machine and preserve it as the original owner would have wanted. If you're not in a huge hurry (but I do understand winter is coming on and your space constraints), please post it in our "Classifieds" section and give it some time to be viewed. Some of us check this forum daily (or several times a day!), and others only occasionally. It will get excellent exposure if you put it up for sale here. I'm in New Hampshire and a 300-series person or I'd take a shot at it myself! JMHO and good luck! Duff :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse 1045 2 #8 Posted October 7, 2009 welcome and do you have any pictures of your tractors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billyban1 0 #9 Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks everyone! Seems to be a wealth of knowledge here. I'll take a camera home with me tonight and take some pictures for posting. We're supposed to have good weather this evening and then the rain will start again tomorrow, so it has to be this evening. I don't know if I can be called a collector or not. I don't show my tractors, but I do enjoy working them. Whatever the task, I try to involve a Wheel Horse. I enjoy it when someone drives by and stares at my shiny clean 1975 C-160 as I drive it around the yard cutting grass. You couldn't trade me a brand new green & yellow machine for any one of my Horses. No Way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #10 Posted October 7, 2009 First off... You certainly have my attention! It sounds like a short day trip could be in order. I would like to see some pics and a ball park on price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #11 Posted October 23, 2009 SOLD AMERICAN! A short day trip (actually early evening) was indeed in order. She's been smuggled south guys. It was great to meet you Bill. I wish I'd had a bit more time to 'Horse around. The 857 will be taken good care of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 28 #12 Posted October 23, 2009 Congradulations, I guess the pictures will be on tomorrow, right?? :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtsampay 117 #13 Posted October 23, 2009 Wow, that was fast. LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #14 Posted October 23, 2009 Congradulations, I guess the pictures will be on tomorrow, right?? Pee-pooring rain today and the poor girl is still in the back of my truck. The weekend is going to be rather hectic, what with a move to another town coming up 11-02, but I might be able to get some shots early next week? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billyban1 0 #15 Posted October 23, 2009 Jim, Can you post some of the pictures I sent you? I thought they were some good pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #16 Posted October 23, 2009 Jim, Can you post some of the pictures I sent you? I thought they were some good pictures. They are excellent pics Bill, but that assumes I know how to transport them into this sight. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billyban1 0 #17 Posted October 23, 2009 That's the same problem I'm having. Last week I printed out someones instructions for doing that on this site, but haven't had time to read it, let alone try it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 28 #18 Posted October 25, 2009 They are excellent pics Bill, but that assumes I know how to transport them into this sight. You should be able to right click on them,save picture as, put the into a folder in your pictures on your computer, then go onto photo bucket and upload them there, then post them here. That is how I did it on my 2 newest additions. They were from a craigs list add. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #19 Posted October 26, 2009 After a little creative english here's some of Bill's pics of the old girl. I drove her off my truck this afternoon and put her straight to work. She mows GREAT!. The lighter even works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 28 #20 Posted October 26, 2009 Good looking machine, it was worth the wiat on the pictures. Once again congradulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
