Need help pricing farm stuff

[harveyhorses]

Well my in-laws are selling their farm. My husband died 10 years ago, but before that we helped with the hay, upkeep etc. None of the other 'children' (we are all in our 40's +) ever had any interest in that stuff. The season before he was diagnosed with cancer, we bought a lot of used equipment, some has already been sold, but what is still there is to be sold if possible at the estate sale THIS WEEKEND. I was informed that I am in charge of that.
I got NO idea, the haybine is covered in honeysuckle I found the plow, I think there is a sickle bar somewhere, a boom that we bent picking up big rocks, I think there is a disk somewhere
Should I just take what anyone offers?
Did I mention DH could fix anything, was a really great guy and took to horses like a duck to water? The family kind of fell apart for a while after he died and the fields were planted in pines.
If I make it through Saturday without a major meltdown it will be a miracle
Sorry for the whine.

[dmalbone]

Aw, I'm sorry. I have absolutely no idea about any of that but I just want to say I can't even begin to imagine how hard that is and was on you. :(

[sk_pacer]

If this is an auction sale, you have to get the stuff out of the weeds and cleaned up a bit, and you should do it regardless. Probably isn't worth a lot if it hasnt been used in years, so will be sold accordingly on the block. Prices vary so greatly from area to area that there is no standard price for used old stuff that is too old to get parts for and too new to be antique :)

whining allowed under the circumstances.

[joiedevie99]

I would put some effort into getting buyers to the sale. That stuff is suffiently old and specialized that you will need a certain buyer to get money for any of it. Make flyers and put them up at feed stores, hardware stores, etc. If there are any big farms around, leave a copy in their mailbox.

[harveyhorses]

I am trying to get some flyers out, I really wish they had told me a little more in advance, they are an hour away. The new owners have said they do not mind if anything like that is left behind, so if nobody wants it at least it won't be a must move it thing. The haybine was working when we put it up.

They also have sold the real tractor and now have this ridiculous little thing (that I secretly covet) that is about 15 HP, and not enough a$$ to pull anything out of the weeds. I talked to one of the old farmer dudes:winkgrin: and he is going to meet me out there friday with his real tractor to see what we can do.
Just another bit of salt in the wounds, he did not know DH had passed. He thought we moved.
It will all work out. There will be beer. I am fine (keep repeating until you believe it):yes:
Thanks! If anyone is in Cumberland Va stop on by Saturday....

[ReSomething]

After ten years it must hurt all over again, I'm sorry. Make sure your old farmer dude sees all the stuff, and the auction house will generally make up fliers that you can take and post at all the feed stores, hand out to all the neighbors, like that. Good auction houses send their fliers out to a mailing list but you'll want lots of people bidding. Good luck.

[harveyhorses]

A few of the farmers that we used to go to for help have offered to come by and lend a hand. It is not an auction, just a sale. These men are wonderful. I swear I feel like saying DH is on an extended vacation sometimes, rather that tell someone 10 years after (what a great band)
I've got flyers to put up, but not sure how much good they will do short notice. It's more of a not wanting to seem unwilling. Or something.
Thanks. I am feeling a lot less overwhelmed now.

[Weighaton]

You can look online at ebay and craigslist for comparable equipment. Search for used tractors online and you can find all sorts of attachments. That way you can recognize what you have and sound like you know what you are talking about if someone tries to lowball you at the sale.

[JSwan]

Thanks. I am feeling a lot less overwhelmed now.

I don't know how to price such things but the feed stores should have some sales catalogs. Leafing through those might give you a general idea.

I'm sure seeing everything again brought back memories - I hope they were good ones and brought a smile to your face.

[harveyhorses]

Yes, there are a lot of really good memories. Like my stepdaughter (when she was 12) threatening to put the young Mennonite through the baler if he hit her in the legs with one more bale. :lol:We were stacking it in the loft, and every time she went to swing one up to the next level he would swing his up and get her behind the knees. :yes: Being so proud when I got to drive the baler. :yes:
I hate to see it sold, but better now than later, my FIL is not doing well health wise and they will be 20 minutes away instead of an hour.
Thanks everyone.

[harveyhorses]

We are having a rain date next weekend so I have a little more time to primp, and root around. Who know what lurks in those sheds...
I found an old copy of Country Folks I think it was farm Chronicle at one time, gave me a clue anyway.
Stay dry!