neviditelny Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 My father has a Kohlswa type A1 anvil, 71 lbs, that he is possibly interested in selling. He wants to know how much he should ask for it. It is at least 25 years old, if not older. I would appreciate any assistance on this matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Location will help define the value of your anvil. It really depends on where you are located, along with the condition and size of the anvil. A small anvil like your fathers could be worth more in an area where there are few anvils. Please put in your location and maybe we can help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Your anvil appears to be in great shape. As Fatfudd said, location is a partial determination, but you should expect your anvil to bring from $350 to $700 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'm afraid i can't agree with njanvilman, I live in a very poor anvil area. I recently purchased the anvil pictured below for our ABANA affiliate for $300. It is a near mint 100lb Brooks cast steel anvil that was listed on craigslist. You may be able to get more for you anvil but its best not to create unfair expectations. if you can get between $3/lb to $4/lb you will be doing very well indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neviditelny Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'm in the Alleghenies, in northwestern Pennsylvania, just south of the New York border, and about three hours north of Pittsburgh. The prospective buyer is the Amish man building our garage. Thank you for your help so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Anyone would mind giving me a idea of what my anvil value is? (Not interested in selling, just curiousity) I have a 297lb Soderfors Sweden. Here is a pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Value to you is what $$ you would accept for the anvil, combined with what the seller is offering, and both of you go away smiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 FF I bought a 112# PW in Albuquerque in Excellent shape for $150; but have not seen a deal I liked since then. If selling you need the ranges for top price, usual price and give away price...If you work a trade you can usually go up in price because the other person may have the trade item for a low price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo T Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 b4utoo-around here (PNW), in very good shape from $800 to $1200. OP- 71# is right in the range for farriers anvils. Good ductile iron farriers anvils, brand new, start at $300 delivered. Around here, probably $250 to $350 for a reasonably quick sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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