Ebay Droppings Thread.

[rob streeper]

In Azmica's defence (Michael Merlo) he starts the majority of his auctions at $0.99. He has a couple of BIN items listed at the moment, but this is the first time I have seen him do this.

Paul,


I'm not criticizing, he's always treated me well and I'm glad he's making good money for his efforts. My intention was to point out that because he is well known his auctions tend to finish at higher prices than do those of sellers who only occasionally deal tools.

Collectible tool prices have trended higher lately suggesting the possibility that the broader economy is doing better by the tool buying public. Back in 2008-10 when the most recent recession was at its worst here there was an abundance of deals available because those who'd bought Bridge City Toolworks, Lie Nielsen and Wenzloff products were selling them off, I assume under duress. I bought a lot of nice stuff during that period at very good prices with the result that the majority of my modern woodworking tool collection is pre-owned.

Regards,
Rob

[Ubernoob]

Not Ebay but owned by Ebay-

Odd jigsaw.
Vintage Home made Jig Saw | Collectables | Gumtree Australia Camden Area - Catherine Field | 1135651763

[goodvibes]

Paul,


I'm not criticizing, he's always treated me well and I'm glad he's making good money for his efforts. My intention was to point out that because he is well known his auctions tend to finish at higher prices than do those of sellers who only occasionally deal tools.


Rob

Simple retail there.

Just like shopping on your feet. If you have the time and inclination to search hard, a better price is around the next corner. Some folk get off on the best price, others just want to buy it and move on.

Paul,



Collectible tool prices have trended higher lately suggesting the possibility that the broader economy is doing better by the tool buying public.

In part I blame TV shows(-:

Last few years the competition at traditionally low price buying locations has got out of control. I frequently see items I fancy at auctions where I had previously expected bargain buys go for near or even above retail

American Pickers and the like have ruined the fun.

[bueller]

Simple retail there.

Just like shopping on your feet. If you have the time and inclination to search hard, a better price is around the next corner. Some folk get off on the best price, others just want to buy it and move on.



In part I blame TV shows(-:

Last few years the competition at traditionally low price buying locations has got out of control. I frequently see items I fancy at auctions where I had previously expected bargain buys go for near or even above retail

American Pickers and the like have ruined the fun.

Yep I'm seeing far more action at live auctions these days, coming away with far less purchases too due to competition driving prices up. I've actually almost completely stopped attending unless there's machinery for sale, the planes and hand tools that I used to get for a small fraction of eBay prices sell for way too much.

Even the antique dealers are a pain, they way overpay for stuff. Saw a Stanley #4 in average condition sell for $52 + 10% house fee to a guy who I know has an antique shop. Shook my head on that one, I regularly pick those up in similar condition for like $15-$20. Doesn't surprise me in the slightest though, I was in Guildford a couple of weeks ago looking for tools at antique shops and their prices were ludicrous. Like twice what you'd pay on eBay at the minimum.

[ian]

Odd jigsaw.
Vintage Home made Jig Saw | Collectables | Gumtree Australia Camden Area - Catherine Field | 1135651763

ingenious

I would have thought a sewing machine mechanism would be more useful as a scroll saw

[IanW]

ingenious

I would have thought a sewing machine mechanism would be more useful as a scroll saw

Ian, I think the one in the ad is a 'scroll' saw - the seller probably doesn't know there is a distinction.....

Cheers,

[Ubernoob]

ingenious

I would have thought a sewing machine mechanism would be more useful as a scroll saw

Not worth $450 though, also not sure how often you would need to disassemble and clean as clothes don't make wood dust.

[bueller]

Some very nice stuff just popped up in Melville (WA) on Gumtree. Can see a nice Record shoulder plane, a router plane, rabbet plane, chisels and a ton of other hand tools. Lots of them seem to be boxed which usually indicates theyll be in good condition. Unfortunately spent the afternoon in the dentists chair earlier in the week so I'm a bit strapped or I'd be all over them. Been looking for a Record shoulder plane for a while!

Edit: Scratch that, he wants to sell the whole lot for a grand. Probably not far off what they're worth but not really a bargain.

Cabinet Maker/Joiner professional craftsman tools,
Cabinet Maker/Joiner professional craftsman tools | Hand Tools | Gumtree Australia Melville Area - Bateman | 1137367556

[Chief Tiff]

Very rare made in England No. 3 smoother.

I agree; VERY rare.

If only because I've never even heard of someone dropping an 1890's blade assembly into a 1990's piece of junk...

[rob streeper]

Very rare made in England No. 3 smoother.

I agree; VERY rare.

If only because I've never even heard of someone dropping an 1890's blade assembly into a 1990's piece of junk...

But but but, the toe is custom profiled!

[Colin62]

What a waste of a lovely old blade and lever cap.

[desert oak]

Shooting plane anyone?

Rare Heavy Antique Cast Iron Shooting Plane 12 lbs.,Vintage Printers Tool, | eBay

[clear out]

Gave away two of these and the cast iron board wot goes with them a few years ago.
They came out of an old print shop where we were renting the disused woodworking section.
They scrapped a huge bellows camera on rail tracks but I scored the Bole which replaced the shoot planes.
I was more into the Stanley 51/52 then.
H.

[Colin62]

I'm guessing the previous owner didn't own a lathe.

Tools - Stanley Plane for sale in Johannesburg (ID:272432600)

[IanW]

I'm guessing the previous owner didn't own a lathe....

Maybe he just wanted to make it look like a Norris?

He apparently lost the brass dome-nut, too! Ouch! I don't like that bit of stud & nut sticking out the top of the 'bun' - maybe that's what the bit of string is there for; you get someone to pull it along so you don't have to put your hand on it....

Cheers,