Re: How to approach people about tractors

Posted by John A. on December 18, 2003 at 20:22:32 from (208.24.233.162):

In Reply to: How to approach people about tractors posted by Ferguson65 on December 18, 2003 at 19:28:49:

Fergie65, It is all in how you conduct yourself when you get there. Pick a time then someone is there.
When you get out.....Be clean cut/shaven/wear your FFA Jacket. Cut the dang radio OFF before you get to the house/barn/shop. Introduce your self. Visit a little. Get to the point...You have noticed the tractor in the fence row.....Buy an old barn, where ever. Ask if Mr. Farmer would concider parting with it, to you so it can become a part of your farm after you restore it in shop class. You are looking for a project.
Have a price that you will go to and not over.
Get Dad to go with you. He might know that farmer.
Get as much history about the tractor as possible. You might just be getting Granddads or Dad first tractor. You might need to set an appoinment to come back to have coffee and write down the history. If this was an important tractor to this family. If they are hessitant offer........
When the project is completed... Take pictures. Invite the sellers family to have their pic taken with it, as a Momento for there kindness in selling it to you. ( A $7.00 disposable camara & 1 hr on a sunny sunday afternoon ) cheap goodwill offering!! These are a few thoughts to consider
Good Luck, Tractor hunting!
John A.

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