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Rescue I agree with most of what you say. As far as new tractors go you can't come close to a Cub Super with a new tractor without spending 4 to 5 times the money. The new machines are great but expensive. And some are not that great. Best bet for work is probably a used compact but they are still 2 to 3 times a super.

As far as repro parts I agree to a point. True collectors know the difference. I have an original rally pack for my 65 Mustang which is worth 3 times a repro and true collector will pay it. I have a bunch of items for a 53 Farmall Cub that the IH museum wanted. Same goes for Cub parts I have paid crazy prices for NOS parts. I do not use my tractors for work. I just collect. I would not spend crazy money if I was going to use the tractor and ruin the parts. So repros are great for people who want to use their tractors. As I ask originally should I keep or sell my tractors if I parted them out I would make 3 times more than selling intact tractors due to a lot of extras and condition and lack of availability.

As far as economy I agree and I hope our new leaders will turn this around but it is confusing I live 8 miles from the largest mall in the country I do not go to the mall unless I am forced. Recently I had to go 3 times in a week due to cell phone issues and the parking lots are full to capacity. I had to use valet parking and the stores were packed and the are building more.