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Farm and Implement Wrenches and Tools => Farm Implement Wrenches and Tools => Topic started by: Black Betty on April 21, 2022, 01:32:48 PM
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Can someone please explain to me why I can't find many exact matches online of the old original Case tractor manuals I have? I have tried every way possible that I can think of to find them on the internet so I can price them and sell them but not have a whole lot of luck. Here are of a few that I'm having trouble with... The 300 series tractor, the 730-830 Comfort King Draft-o-matic tractor, and the 530 series tractor all published by the same company. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Maybe nobody is selling them . pretty low demand.
Try " Smokestak" forum
https://www.smokstak.com/forum/#enginads-r-classified-ads.233
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Have you tried ebay for pricing? I see an original 730 830 operator manual for $23. You have to scroll thru the results but you can usually find comparable items that will help you figure out what to charge.
Al
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I agree, I have stacks of really cool old paper , but no one is buying.
I assume its because you can find the info on line.
another old school idea who's time has passed
Skip
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I agree, I have stacks of really cool old paper , but no one is buying.
I assume its because you can find the info on line.
another old school idea who's time has passed
Skip
I'm sitting on piles of auto literature that once sold as soon as I posted it.
Lack of interest and online availability killed the market.
Younger car guys are mostly about modifying it , not keeping it original.
Try selling a hubcap for a 40-60's car, first thing they do is put different wheels and radial tires on it.
We used to have rotary dial phones at one time, now nearly every one carries one in there pocket.
I do have 1 customer that still collects literature because he like reading it.
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Not an exact match, but close.
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There are enough comparable (successful) historical Ebay sales to suggest somewhere in the $20 range would sell. I do believe I could make quick work of researching, listing, and shipping them, and be in a position to make money @ $20/each WHEN they sell. Ebay offers X number of free listing per month. Old paper does sell. I buy plenty, and some cost me much more than I'd want to pay.
I'd be interested in paper on the following:
vintage electrical testing equipment
Ford 3610 tractor
Ford 555B tractor
Ford 1100 tractor
'Farmall Super A and/or attachments
'65 & '66 Ford F350
Sears V-Twin lawn tractor
gravely garden tractor or implements
Thorsen, Wizard, NYE Tool, and Ridgid tool catalogs.
Best of luck.
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I have sold a lot of old paper on Ebay over the years. Some of it sells and some doesn't. On old manuals like you have, I usually put them in the 20-30 range with free media or first class shipping. The people that still want them will pay that much for them. If I think it could go higher, I will start it as an auction at 10.00 plus shipping.
One thing that has been working well for me lately is the Make an Offer feature. If someone watches your Buy It Now item, you can send them an offer. As soon as they are eligible, I send an offer. A lot of people do not take the offer, probably because they are just people wanting a free appraisal (we call them the IGOTs at the flea market), but around 10 to 20% (it varies/fluctuates) do take it.
The IGOTs at the flea market always ask you the price and then say "I don't want to buy it, I got one at home and just want to know how much it is worth". I have a friend who absolutely will not give a person a price on an item if he thinks they are an IGOT. He will go around in circles with them until they leave.
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Have you considered reaching out to the folks at machinerydealer.co.uk (https://www.machinerydealer.co.uk/compact-tractors-for-sale/)? A few weeks back, a buddy of mine was looking for old Case manuals, and he actually got in touch with them. They provided some valuable guidance that helped him with his search.
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Those folks often have hidden gems in their personal collections or can point you in the right direction. Also, consider reaching out to local agricultural equipment enthusiasts or even antique tractor clubs; you never know who might have what you're looking for. And hey, if you happen to stumble upon any information about the trucks part (https://maurelli.it/en/) you're hunting for, feel free to share it here.
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Hello, camarint. Both of your suggestions look worth following up on!!