plane_crazzy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I was hoping for some assistance on how much to ask for a 81lb Lakeside I have. Looking on ebay most in that weight range are set at about 400 buy it now, plus 100 shipping. but if people were willing to pay that the anvil wouldnt still be on ebay... so... should I be asking about the same? should I ask about the same as that price plus the shipping? any advice here? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolcanoForge Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 It's really clean other than what looks like a little torch scuff on the heel. I would think 250-300 would be more realistic but you can always start high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 We're in an area where there are few nice anvils and so the prices here are high. However, it wouldn't get much attention for that sized anvil at $400. More like $250-300 here too. Your area, Ohio would probably be a better place for buying anvils so they might not command as high a price. Its a nice anvil but its a small anvil which is useful for portability and good for beginners. One problem people have with ebay is they look at what someone is asking or hoping to get. You really need to look at the completed auctions for a better estimator of the market price. Also, you have really well established sellers on ebay like matchless antiques who can command much higher prices than your average seller. They have a reputation which makes the big buyers comfortable that they will get what is shown rather than get ripped off. Even then they won't get final prices like you are thinking you might get for the small anvil. For example, if you have an ebay account you can look at this 121lb anvil HB anvil for some idea of price- http://www.ebay.com/itm/NICE-121-lb-HAY-BUDDEN-ANVIL-Blacksmith-Forge-/120964784179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2a102033 In any case its a nice anvil and I'm sure you'll do well selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Well you can set your "buy it now price" to 200,000,000 for a used toothpick so perhaps that's not a good thing to base it on. You do know that the largest annual blacksmith's conference is in Ohio this weekend with close to 1000 smiths attending? Probably where I would try selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plane_crazzy Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Yeah I am anxiously awaiting it! can't hardly wait! but I was hoping to get an idea what price to put on it. Thanks for the advice fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Several Ways you can go: Price it high on Thursday and drop it through the event. (say $3 a pound Friday, $2.50 Saturday; $2 Sunday) Look over the tailgating and then price it accordingly---remembering that as a small anvil there's a bonus on price. Put a price you are happy with and don't worry about someone re-selling it for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plane_crazzy Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thanks for the help Thomas. always appreciate your comments, always very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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