ic2ajack Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I have just acquired a hay budden 131# anvil with a serial number of 10880 does anyone have an idea of the date of manufacture and what kind of value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 cost of scrap to perhaps 2-3 dollars a pound depending on condition, configuration and location: none of which you listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ic2ajack Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 I appologize for waisting the time to it took you to read this. I was under the impression that this forum was to improve knowledge and give advise not to belittle people as you seem to enjoy. I will delete my name now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 10880 = made in 1894 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamptroll Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 While it may have seemed like a sarcastic answer by ThomasPowers the value depends on location and condition. A picture would have show the condition. Value is a variable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ic2ajack Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 I am from Ohio and I found this in a pickers barn and decided to get it since I have beaten my vise past submission. I would say it is in pretty good shape but I haven't seen too many anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boilerguy Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Thomas strikes again with all his knowledge he is sometimes not too smart. constructive ---- destructive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans138 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 ya there can be a lot of "haters" on here, sometimes when i go through the critique section im shocked at how unconstrutive and mean spirited peoples critiques can be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 That anvil is in extremely good shape; definitely upper tier and HB is a top brand. If I had posted "I have a Ford vehicle, how much is it worth?" What would your reply be? To find the worth of an anvil you need to know much the same stuff: Make, Model, Condition, Location (this is a world wide forum so the cost of an anvil in Ohio may be quite different from one in South Africa) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boilerguy Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 There are ways to make your point and there are ways some are better than others remember when asked why someone said something hurtful and the answer was but it's the truth, don't cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Roy Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I didn't see anything offensive in Thomas' reply. It was concise and direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boilerguy Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I agree totally he can do so much good it angers me when he can't keep it positive he is a very knowledgeable person just don't tell him I said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ic2ajack Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 My answer would have been what year is it, what engine does it have, 2 door or 4, does its numbers match, what color is it... not the scrap yard will give you 600 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thomas is correct! In order to deliver an accurate response that will answer the inquiry you posted, we needed information. Thomas listed the information you did not know we needed, so you would know! He also pointed out the fact that, without that information, there is a large amount of variation ($2-$3 a pound,) in what the answer could be. He could have spent a bunch of his time typing a long winded post to point out this missed information, or save his breath fingers by quickly pointing out the missed information, (which he did.) No reason for anyone to take sides and start sniping off other people. Like Thomas said, your anvil is in great shape. At 131 pounds (if I was in the market for an anvil that size,) I would be willing to pay a tops of $2.00 per pound. Are you a blacksmith or are you trying to value the anvil so that you can sell? Either way, welcome to I FORGE IRON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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