It is a fine line on parting out these tractors. On one hand I am glad they are doing it because I need the parts and CC aren't plentiful around here. On the other hand it is a shame so many machines are being destroyed and put out of service. But when I weigh it, I come out on the part out side just for the cheaper parts than buying new. However, one thing that really gets me is when I see someone parting one out on ebay and they say " this came off a great running tractor". I'm thinking why in the heck did you tear it apart, and I don't doubt it a second that it was a great running tractor.
As far as prices go, you are dead on. I was looking at the 82 series side panels a couple of months ago and they where going cheap and now that I am ready to buy a set they are bringing $60-75 for a set. Also, the CC on CL and ebay are high, I mean way high. I see them asking $1200 for a rusted up barely running Cub "all it needs is an engine and you will have a great tractor". I want to email them and tell them they are out of their minds but I don't. Oh well, it looks like CC are heading down the same road as JD, high high high!!!
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