chevelletown 37 #1 Posted February 16, 2008 :thumbs: I just saw this listing on Ebay. The 551 is my favorite ball burner and this one looks like a good one. Would you guys mind looking over the pics and helping me decide what a reasonable max bid might be? Ebay # 220202432494 Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #2 Posted February 16, 2008 already a post about it in the classifieds! it definitly is a real nice tractor and i would say it will go for around $650.00 to $800.00! i cant say what to bid, but can say bid what you feel comfertable with bidding :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michcruiser60 0 #3 Posted February 16, 2008 Very neat tractors. It's the one that started this whole garden tractor mess for me. Bought mine from a friend at work. It had been setting in his dads shed for many many years. I'm the second owner now. Got mine for 75 bucks with all the metal guards there, mowing deck, two 4hp Kohler engines and all his paperwork. Guess I got pretty lucky but it's now snowballing into more tractors all the time. This one your looking at has a nice reel mower I'd like. It very well could bring good money like pond195520032003 was saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #4 Posted February 18, 2008 I guess i was a little off on the price look what its up to now and still going :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #5 Posted February 18, 2008 Wow ! Now it's just getting ridiculous! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #6 Posted February 18, 2008 I saw that a little while ago too. I guess I was wrong about him needing that reel in the title, eh? Did you also notice that the current winning bidder has put in "protection" bids twice over himself? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #7 Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah I did jason all I can say is HOLY POOP!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #8 Posted February 18, 2008 i guess some people has got more money than sense :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #9 Posted February 18, 2008 No Greg you mean to tell me you had the funds and then some you would bid that for it? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #10 Posted February 18, 2008 :thumbs: :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPjunk 184 #11 Posted February 19, 2008 Well I will tell ya'. After a certain dollar figure ...... I need to see more then pictures AND a guaranty that if not satisfied the deal is off. If you are going to spend a good amount of money for a collectible tractor it makes sence to look it over. Now I have bought tractors by picture alone .... some good buys and some bad buys BUT if I am going to spend more then $1,000 .... I want to see what I am buying! On the auction for the 551 ..... at this point at over $1,400 and 6 days left to go it is a cat fight between two bidders and the tractor will go for more then what it is worth. Bill in Richmond, Va. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #12 Posted February 19, 2008 Currently, at almost $1500.00, I figure it's already beyond what it's worth by about $600.00 to $700.00 (my calculations, of course ) If I was the seller, I'd be jumping up and down though! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #13 Posted February 19, 2008 I seen that also & can admit to knowing some of the bidders.... This is kinda why I tend to avoid ebay tractors & parts. Seems like no matter what something is worth...bid frenzys are created. The 551 looks nice & the front reel mower is VERY desirable. Very desirable to a few collectors with deep pockets too. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevelletown 37 #14 Posted February 19, 2008 I reeeealy like 551 Suburbans, but not that f*^%*ng much . So does any one have one for sale at a reasonable price? I'm looking for one that is complete and running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #15 Posted February 19, 2008 Ken -- spend the money on THIS instead! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevelletown 37 #16 Posted February 19, 2008 You shure do know how to make a just-got-out-bid-on-ebay guy feel better . I'll call him today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #17 Posted February 19, 2008 Terry, how many craigslists DO you shop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #18 Posted February 19, 2008 Terry, how many craigslists DO you shop? All of them, Jason. I just go to Google and type "Craislist Wheel Horse" (or WheelHorse) in the search box and whatever comes up that looks interesting, I check out. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,546 #19 Posted February 20, 2008 Here ya go....another 551. Mike....... http://cgi.ebay.com/1961-Wheel-Horse-551_W...1QQcmdZViewItem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #20 Posted February 20, 2008 Here ya go....another 551. Mike....... http://cgi.ebay.com/1961-Wheel-Horse-551_W...1QQcmdZViewItem That's Dave Brown. I've been to his place before! (about two hours from me) I also like the 520H "roller" he has listed. I might have to go see him again! (unless Eldon see it too!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #21 Posted February 24, 2008 Less than 5 hours to go and it's at $1625.00 ! Anyone wanna guess what it will go for? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #22 Posted February 24, 2008 More than my tractor fund? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevelletown 37 #23 Posted February 24, 2008 Ken -- spend the money on THIS instead! Well I sent him a check yesterday and may go get it in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the lead Only three more on my wish list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #24 Posted February 24, 2008 That's great ! Did you ask him where the snowthrower is? (I can see it in the bottom photo ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevelletown 37 #25 Posted February 25, 2008 Yes, I asked him about it and he is keeping it for his other 520H. He purchased this one in Indiana somewhere with the 48" deck and later found one at his local dealer with a 60" deck, purchased it and decided to sell the first one. The tractor looks to be in very good condition. I'll have to look for a 60" deck and 2 stage snowblower for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
