Posted by rockyridgefarm on January 31, 2015 at 21:00:42 from (96.61.188.243):
I went to a sale today. Farmer was retiring and selling out - small stuff, equipment, AND dairy herd. He was a well liked guy and the bidders were willing to pay for some well maintained high usage equipment. I couldn't get anything bought - Home-made running gear with a feed bunk on it brought $250; 3-16 F145 plow brought $800; chicken catcher brought $17.50; small bucket of hydraulic fittings brought over $40; etc....
So they finally get to the thing I really wanted - a set of double ring tire chains to fit 16.9-38 tires. They showed wear, but none of the rings were broken, and they had very good, heavy-duty clasps. I paid $100 more than I wanted to pay and $200 more than I hoped to pay, but I FINALLY got something bought. They were still on the 3020, so I went over and dropped them off as they come up to the last tractor - John Deere 4230, power shift, 1975 model, 9600 hours, turboed, poor condition 20.8-34 tires, with a home-made front snow plow blade. Brought a stunning $15,750 This trator also had a set of chains on it, but they were just road chains so I never looked at 'em twice.
So I was BSing with a neighbor and the auctioneer was going on and on about having $100 and wanting $150 for something.
Neighbor goes "They're having an awful hard time selling those chains, sounds like a great deal. Wish I had a number."
I say "I'll bid for you if you want 'em".
"Sure, go ahead"
I put my hand up and yell at the auctioneer. He takes my bid, and says "Sold!" ....and something about the picker.
I say to Gerry, "Got you a set of chains"
Guy beside me goes "No, you got a picker"
"The heck I do, I bought them chains!"
So anyway, anyone need a New Idea 319 mounted picker???? I have her listed on CL for $1100, but am VERY willing to make some lucky bugger a heckuva deal! It's loaded on my trailer and I'll include delivery within 30 miles :-)
This post was edited by rockyridgefarm at 21:03:45 01/31/15.
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