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Posted by JMS/MN on August 27, 2005 at 12:56:20 from (204.73.106.15):
In Reply to: Re: Machinery Hill posted by Former gopher on August 27, 2005 at 09:34:24:
Just quoting the article- I think it was in the Strib. People on small acreages in/near the metro area or a few oustate areas like St. Cloud, Rochester, etc. are the ones buying Kubotas for 20-30K, and those local dealers are catering to that market. Just like our local JD dealer- did a million dollar expansion, but it was for the toys he sells, not farm equipment. Putting machinery and people on the Hill is expensive. Rural dealers have to deal with farmers with smaller checkbooks, and are struggling to survive. Thus the reduction in numbers of dealers over the years. Same reason I resist going to weekend auctions if I'm looking for a tractor to restore. Can't compete with the checkbooks of the weekenders. Prices are higher than during the week when a farmer sells out. There are two economies in MN- one in metro, one outstate.
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