Kenny1960

I am close to the coast of North Carolina, Pinetown, which is close to Washington nc.

can anyone tell me about these anvils from experience or first hand knowledge?

Thank you,

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I have only found one other one within 200 miles and the guy traded it while I was trying yo buy it, it was a hay budding. I am just anxious to get off my pitted railroad and find a real anvil. Thank you so much for your answer, I always listen to good information. 

would this be a better anvil? I just found this one on E-Bay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-School-Blacksmith-Forged-Steel-115-Pound-Anvil-Pritchel-Hardy-Hole-Step-Horn-/222291589386?hash=item33c19c790a:g:JDMAAOSwcLxYB-7c

I am very new at this and so I do need help as I know this is an important decision. I have found this anvil at 375. looks new minus a little rust. is this ok for a beginning smith or do I need to look a bit farther? I don't have much money at the moment so price is also a factor for me. I just wanna lear and have something I don't need to replace in 6 months because of what it may lack that I am yet to understand. So..... I turn to you guys in hopes someone will be kind enough to help me...Thank you for reading..