Rob30 Posted October 12 Posted October 12 I have a 782 tractor, 50 inch mower and front mounted snow blower, all bought new by my dad. Even though I have never had the need to use it I have kept it for all these years, moving it from storage place to storage place. However, common sense is starting to overcome nostalgia and I am coming to realise that I need to get rid of it. I have advertised it in Red Power magazine but got no response. I am reluctant to advertise on the general internet and risk attracting the crazy people that seem to follow these sites but due to the sentimental value, I don't really want to send it to the scrap yard. Perhaps complicating things a bit, I live in eastern Ontario. So, my question is, do I scrap it or do I hang on to it hoping I will find a good home for it. Quote
iowaboy1965 Posted October 12 Posted October 12 Hang on to it. There are folks that use/collect these. I have to wonder tho, if you have a realistic target price in mind. If you do it should sell reasonably quickly. Not in one day or even a week, but it shouldn't take long. Quote
drglinski Posted October 13 Posted October 13 Whatever you do, don't scrap it. Do you have any family members that may be interested in it? Having a classified forum on this site would be incredibly beneficial for many reasons but that avenue hasn't been explored to my knowledge. If you do decide to sell and want a momento you can always buy a 682 cub cadet toy. Those are easier to store. Quote
Powered by IH Posted October 13 Posted October 13 9 hours ago, Rob30 said: I have a 782 tractor, 50 inch mower and front mounted snow blower, all bought new by my dad. Even though I have never had the need to use it I have kept it for all these years, moving it from storage place to storage place. However, common sense is starting to overcome nostalgia and I am coming to realise that I need to get rid of it. I have advertised it in Red Power magazine but got no response. I am reluctant to advertise on the general internet and risk attracting the crazy people that seem to follow these sites but due to the sentimental value, I don't really want to send it to the scrap yard. Perhaps complicating things a bit, I live in eastern Ontario. So, my question is, do I scrap it or do I hang on to it hoping I will find a good home for it. I'm sure many forum members/people here in the US would be interested in it. Only problem is (and why you haven't gotten more interest) is because I hear getting stuff over the border can be a headache. That's why the asking price has to be very reasonable, is because of the extra time and money associated with getting those things over the border. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though. Quote
Rob30 Posted October 17 Author Posted October 17 Thanks guys. With winter approaching, it will stay in the shed until spring. I will renew the Red Power Magazine ad then and see what happens. I have not set an asking price because I have no idea what it is worth, but also, I would rather see it go to someone who wants it rather than think I can sell it for big dollars. 2 Quote
Mr. Plow Posted October 17 Posted October 17 Condition means everything when it comes to price. Can you post some pictures for us to look at? 2 Quote
IHRedRyan Posted October 19 Posted October 19 I didn’t recall seeing your ad so I went back through the last two issues and can’t find it ? Was it earlier in the year that you had it listed ? Quote
Rob30 Posted October 19 Author Posted October 19 Ryan. I checked my outgoing emails. The ad was submitted to RPM on July 23, 20256 so it would be in the late summer 2025 issue. Mr. Plow: Here is a copy of the photo from the magazine ad. The tractor looks presentable but there are a lot of hours on it. It has always been stored indoors. It mowed two fairly big lawns for several years 1 Quote
Mountain Heritage Posted October 19 Posted October 19 Rob is the real deal...... a great guy. If I wasn't worried about the wife putting me in a pine box, I'd be to his place in two shakes of a fat rabbit's tail! Nice, original stuff. 10 hours ago, Rob30 said: Ryan. I checked my outgoing emails. The ad was submitted to RPM on July 23, 20256 so it would be in the late summer 2025 issue. Mr. Plow: Here is a copy of the photo from the magazine ad. The tractor looks presentable but there are a lot of hours on it. It has always been stored indoors. It mowed two fairly big lawns for several years Very nice Rob! Quote
IHRedRyan Posted October 20 Posted October 20 12 hours ago, Mountain Heritage said: Rob is the real deal...... a great guy. If I wasn't worried about the wife putting me in a pine box, I'd be to his place in two shakes of a fat rabbit's tail! Nice, original stuff. I don’t doubt it ! I little too far away for me … and not something I need …. but would be tempting if close to home. The Chapter 20 Ontario club buy/sell Facebook group would be a good place to advertise it. Quote
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