How much are certain blacksmith tools worth?

[celticflame]

I hope I'm posting this on the right board.

Anyway, a guy was offering me a bunch of older blacksmith tools. He has over 30 tools.

There are several sets of tongs, a number of things which look like pliers, and a couple of things which look like old time soldering irons.

There is also an item he calls a anvil creasing stake.

All the stuff looks to be in pretty good shape.

He offered them to me for $125.

Does this sound like a good deal, or is it overpriced?

Thanks for any advice which might be forthcoming, and hope I'm not bothering anyone by asking.

[jeremy k]

Sounds Like a deal - better take it. Never know you may even use some of the stuff. - JK

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

It sometimes depends on location for pricing. Where are you located? I recently bought out an estate and paid $5 a pair for tongs, hardies were $3 ea, hammers / handled top tools $5 ea.

You can look at it this way too -- 30 items for $125 is just over $4 ea. Some stuff may be too high, some may be low, but the average is OK. I always dicker. Sometimes they drop the price, sometimes not, but there is usually some adjustment made.

[celticflame]

I already negotiated with him price wise, and $125 is as low as he would go.

I had already thought about the price break down, but definitely appreciate someone going over it again.

If I can get together with the guy, I'll probably deal with him. You both reinforced what I was already thinking. Which is that it's not a steal, but it's not a bad deal either.

I really appreciate the input guys, and thank you both for your time.

[Bentiron1946]

It may be a steal. Of course you won't know until you get the tools in hand. Take for instance the creasing stake alone could be worth around $40 to $60.