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Got an old Farmall Cub I bought two years ago. Paid a fair price and it's been a good one. My boy has expensive medical bills I need to pay off. Asked the same price I paid for it but everybody says it's too high. Not complaining, just an observation of what seems to be the way things are going these days. I never mentioned the reason for selling it to any potential buyers. Thought the tractor would prove itself worthy of the price. Maybe my tax return will keep the bill collectors away. Have a good day.
 
Get into the hospital Patient Advocacy Office, they will want your W-2 and last years tax forms. My bill went from over $150,000.00 to Zero. They did say if I ever won the Lottery to please send them a check:)
 
located in Indiana, paid $2,700 with disk and plow. Runs great, no noises or leaks, added a blade for $350 new chains for $300. Total of $3,350. never any repairs just normal maintenance.
 
The tractor hobby is a losing proposition. It's not "the way things are going," it's the way things have ALWAYS BEEN.

You never get back what you put into the tractor unless you luck out and get a barn find for way below its market value, and/or put in a lot of sweat equity to improve the tractor.

$2700 is high for a Cub with just a disk and plow, unless it's something special. It would need new tires and have to look really good, along with being mechanically sound.

I'm not saying it isn't WORTH that much, just that it's on the high side of the spectrum.

You only need to find one person who agrees with you to make a sale. It doesn't hurt to TRY, so unless you're absolutely desperate for $$$, keep trying. If you need the $$$ now you're going to have to take a hit.
 
If you're selling for 3350, it does sound a little high.

It's also one of those psychological things - if you're into the 3's it's going to turn off a lot more people than if it were say 2900 wich is only in the 2's - it's not a huge dollar difference, but it sure sounds like one if you don't give it much thought.

You might be better off selling the blade and chains separately. Blade you could get the 350 back - chains though, I'd think around 100 maybe 150, but who knows.

Then try selling the tractor for 2800 and expect to get talked down a hundred or two.
 
Sorry, I didn't make that clear. I was asking $2,700 same as I paid for it. I was just saying what I paid for the blade and chains. If someone wanted them I'd get whatever I could. Have a good day.
 
I sold this Cub last year for $1500.00 with plow and disk. I only received one call on it. Hal
PS: To advertise it around here is about $40.00.
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Do what 504 recommended. My nephew had a $16000.00 bill for eye surgery caused by a detached retina. The hospital wrote it off. Hal
 
Mine is a fast hitch with same type disk and plow. 1957 with about the same paint condition and good tires.
 
I agree with what others have said.....don't let the bill collectors get to you. They will try to "strong arm" you into providing them all your personal information, credit card info, etc, etc. Don't give it to them, but keep making some sort of monthy payment. A few years ago I was in the hospital, and while my health insurance paid the majority, I was left with a decent bill. I paid some monthly until I was able to get it paid off. Some hospitals will settle for less if you offer to pay off the balance, some will not. Either way, ignore the collection agencies, and pay/deal with the hospital directly. I had a collection agency once that told me I had to pay the collection agency and the hospital would no longer accept. They were wrong, as the hospital accepted the offer and settled for less. The main thing is give them something monthly if you can to avoid them hitting your credit score.
 

My thoughts....

I"m not sure what the market was like 2 years ago when you bought it, there are alot of things that have gone down in value which is out of our control. However, you seem to understand what a decent price is and I"m assuming you looked at several tractors before choosing this one. Make sure you aren"t afraid to brag or explain to others that you know you can find cheaper ones out there, but there were reasons you choose the ones you did. I would rather, and I"m sure other are like me, would rather pay a bit more to buy a quality piece, then a problematic one. You will have to be patient though. If you can wait it out for the right buyer, I think you should get your investment back.

Just my thoughts.
 
I did look at other tractors, over a years time. One was an early Cub with many attachments but they were in poor condition. The engine was weak and needing a overhaul. Price tag on that was $1,600. I walked away because I wanted a working tractor. My criteria was that I needed a small tractor and the 8n's and such were bigger than I wanted and didn't have live hydraulics. The cub was the perfect match mainly because of the live hydraulics and size. I brought it home, filled the tank with gas and put it right to work. This Cub has nice paint, starts first time, everytime. Pushed snow with power to spare. There isn't a single negative thing about it. Yes, I think I picked out a good Cub. I've worked it hard, with the plow, disk and blade and not a single problem from it. And I would pay $2,700 if I had to do it over and wouldn't even consider anything as primitive as an 8n. With all the good advice posted here I think I can get out of the medical expenses and keep my Cub. Thank you and have a great day.
 
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