PrairieForge Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. I am a longtime wanabee blacksmith who has decided it is time to reduce the surplus blacksmithing equipment that I have been collecting for the past 30 years. I find I have very little time to fire the forge and I'm not getting any younger. I registered on this site to get some advise on the best way to sell this equipment. I have at least 2 extra blowers, about 6 post drills and 5 tail vises that I would like to clear out. I will be keeping the best of the best. I do not have a list of makes and models yet as everything is tucked away in the barn. I would like some suggestions on where to list them and if I should clean and finish or sell as is. I am looking for the best return on my dollar. I do not have to sell these items so I will not be giving them away to all the starving smithys out there. I am located in Central Indiana. I would greatly appreciate your suggestions. Thank you. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I would say the Tailgating section of this site would be a good venue to sell your wares. Either by auction or set price (Buy it Now). I know there are several members here that are from your area. Might not take long to clean out the barn that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 1st spot would be here, after all this is the highest concentrations of smiths in the world and who else would be using the stuff! If you have little or no success here I would try craigslist in your location. Blacksmith tools show up there fairly often. As for cleaning or not...I would think you'd get a better price if the item was ready to work. I hope that you are not expecting 'antique' prices for the stuff, if so, then I would suggest you go to eBay. Stuff sales there for double if not more than it would anywhere else I've seen. Pictures here would be nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Another suggestion would be to join the ABANA chapter in Indiana and tailgate them at a meeting sometime. There are usually newbies at these meetings looking to find equipment to get started. Check out [ABANA] for the chapter in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIL Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I would be interested in a vise and blower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nts Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 i would be interested in a blower as well. you can send me a private message for price negotiation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 if you can send a post vice to canada then il get one, i would pay shipping . Send me a pm of your prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I meant tail vice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I am in Fort Wayne, I can always use tongs, and electric blower. I have apprentices that need most of their own things still, such as a certain 16 year old boy. SO I can safely say most any shop equipment you have to sell. WILL find a home through IFI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Jon, Where are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf mtn Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 get a firm list together, see who bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Not far from Terre Haute, Indiana and I know of several folks who may be interested if you get a list and pictures together. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Not far from Terre Haute, Indiana and I know of several folks who may be interested if you get a list and pictures together. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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