edge9001 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I have been on craigslist lately, one wonderful gentleman has made me aware he is willing to sell this anvil and told me to make an offer. can anyone tell me the make of the one, and is $200 a fair offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Cast sweedish steel. Looks like a Soderfors. Do a rebound test for good measure, but that's almost a steal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 if it passes the ring and bounce tests then US$200 for that anvil is under current market value in your area. However I have bought a number of anvils below market value. You can ask if he will take it and go up if the answer is no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Good call with cast steel. Swedish think thats it. Just had to look at some Soderfors to try to confirm, the Soderfors I have seen only say Sweden. The S.I.S.co anvils are stamped, made in Sweden, all caps and run together. Rebound is king. $200.00.... the wonderful gentleman may never answer you calls again. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.IVO Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 200 for a Swedish cast steel anvil is a steal. They usually go above 300 sometimes double that. You should inquire if he is familiar with anvils or blacksmithing in general, if not, he might sell you very low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Lovely anvil. You'll be sorry if you let that lady slip away. Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 I just emailed an offer of $200. I don't I will get it for that, but it will be a good start for negotiations. Unfortunately I don't have much room to negotiate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel h Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Don't let that beauty get away , I love my sisco . I've seen that same weight sisco go for over 600 U.S. Dollars even though I only paid 2.35 U.S.dollars per pound good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 It's a Soderfors, grab it, $200.00 is almost theft but if he's happy, cross his palms quickly and say thank you while you load it. If he hems and haws, it's easily worth 2x that but up your offer by increments. You won't work on a better anvil than a Soderfors by any name, my 125lb. Sorceress is my go to for virtually anything. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Many folks want to get some money out of an anvil but may also want it to go to a good home. Others want top dollar plus for one---try to move along past these folks as fast as possible so you can spend more time hunting the first type! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 I got it! I got anvil and stump still mounted, and it rings like a champ. I offered $200, he countered with $300 and we settled on $250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Wow great deal! how much does it weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 It's stamped 107lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hopefully you've grabbed it before he comes to his senses! Very nice price for it. Now make him something "for boot"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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