24 replies to this topic

[superaben]

I messed around a bit with Lawnboy, and they attract a whole diverse group of folks.  Everybody has their thing.  They are nice machines, though.

 

Ben W.

[Amigatec]

I've got one I need to sell.

[JimD]

Let's face it, ebay sellers have discovered that there are forums for everything we can imagine, and they become members or just view them to see what people want. The more of them that find out about us collectors, the higher the prices go. It wasn't that long ago when a guy could pick up an old Wheel horse for next to nothing, get it cleaned up and running and either keep it or turn it for a profit.  Unless you are js5020 who has people beatin his door down to give him stuff. It's the same for all the GT brands out there now. I do think however, that the lawnboy collectors are a special breed. The oil and smoke gets to em, ya know? Then one gets a little position of authority on a tractor forum, whips out his Bible   and turns the place into a church and starts boottin the percieved sinners out the door for no apparent reason and no explanation. It's ok though, cause they got some corporate dillweed sittin there behind em sayin duh, yea, that's ok. But I digress...

[SearsYellow]

Well I guess different stroke (get it 2 stroke...) for different folks.

I can buy a brand new warranted machine for 300 bucks. Was it higher class people that could only afford these back in the day? I NEVER would pay 25 bucks or more for a push mower. For one they take to much work to use them and if I have to work on it I usually jerk on the cord till my arm is about to fall off. Whatever my rider can't get to I round up. I weed eat probably 2-3 times a year and that's usually between sprays.

[John@Reliable]

_{For that price, I would like to see a magnesium deck and self-prop.}

Here you go, get ready to dig into your wallet

http://www.ebay.com/...=item27d4151671

[LilysDad]

 The oil and smoke gets to em, ya know? Then one gets a little position of authority on a tractor forum, whips out his Bible   and turns the place into a church and starts boottin the percieved sinners out the door for no apparent reason and no explanation. It's ok though, cause they got some corporate dillweed sittin there behind em sayin duh, yea, that's ok. But I digress...

Anyone special I know???

 

Here you go, get ready to dig into your wallet

http://www.ebay.com/...=item27d4151671

Thanks John! It's a good feelin' knowing you've got my back.

[Bolens 1000]

Let's face it, ebay sellers have discovered that there are forums for everything we can imagine, and they become members or just view them to see what people want. The more of them that find out about us collectors, the higher the prices go. It wasn't that long ago when a guy could pick up an old Wheel horse for next to nothing, get it cleaned up and running and either keep it or turn it for a profit.

 

One of the reasons I hate the "Whats it worth posts"

[Team_Green]

Anyone special I know???

 

 

Ohhh yaa... probably shouldn't name names.... He thinks he is God.. while we all know the truth...  That reminds me.. i need to go clean up my dog's crap......

[LilysDad]

               

[js5020]

 Unless you are js5020 who has people beatin his door down to give him stuff.

 

 

Do I detect a bit of tractor envy?      Hey they even delivered it for me    Oh yesterday I got rid of a 3pth spring tooth harrow, guy down the road needed one and Im done with it sooooo I delivered it for free.

 

Still waiting for that free JD420/430 or WH 520 with 60" deck

Edited by js5020, June 27, 2013 - 08:39 AM.