Yea, it's kinda like snowmobiles. As soon as the season rolls around, prices get jacked. You want to buy boats and campers in the winter and snow equipment and sleds in the summer. Also what the guys are saying, being at the right place at the right time for a deal. Deals are out there but you have to look. Have you ever tried searchtempest.com for Craigslist? It's a search engine for CL. Makes looking for something in multiple states way easier.
I'll be honest with 72-149, I would have bought your 149 for 800 bucks in a heartbeat but didn't have the money at the time. Worried about the wife, you know??? What you end up selling it for if you don't mind me asking?
Guys like me and you see the value in these older tractors that are built like brick ---- houses. And you re did it... People not knowing any better think that just because it's not new it's not worth it. Plus a lot of people today always want something for nothing. I bought my 1250 with the 44" mower and 42" thrower for $900. Everything was in great shape except for the deck which I now have apart and have to finish rebuilding. It's worth what the person wants to pay for it and how bad he wants/needs it....Good luck in your search.
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1978 1250 with 44" mower in rebuild stage, QA42A, turf 23x10.50/12 tires, RimGuard, weights & chains, xtrememotorworks 1/4" hitch plate, big wish list: upgraded front hubs w/larger tires, Kirk Engines upgrades, more ideas to come.
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