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    Found Record #6 at yard sale

    I paid $10 for it and it's in great shape post 1988 according to my research. Is it worth trying to sell it or did I already pay more than it's worth. I already have a Bailey #6 and I need to stop buying tools I don't need.

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    If it's fairly clean and straight, you should be able to get $40 or even $50 for it if you clean it up and describe it well. When I sell a plane, I test the sole using my closest approximation to a straightedge (a 24" combination square rule) and feeler gauges, so I can describe whether the sole is flat or not - length, across the width, and diagonally. And I sharpen the iron and include a picture of the plane with shavings in the mouth.

    You can ship it in a flat rate "board game" box by disassembling it; put the small parts in plastic bags. Few post offices stock the "board game" boxes, but you can order them free from the post office website.

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    Thank you very much Bill

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richard Hutchings View Post
    I paid $10 for it and it's in great shape post 1988 according to my research. Is it worth trying to sell it or did I already pay more than it's worth. I already have a Bailey #6 and I need to stop buying tools I don't need.
    Checking completed listings on ebay indicate two recent sales for better than $100 + shipping. Both were very good condition.

    About the buying of tools that are not needed, Hello, my name is Jim and I'm a rustoholic...

    jtk
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    Guess I need to get busy prepping to sell it then. Thank you Jim

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richard Hutchings View Post
    Guess I need to get busy prepping to sell it then. Thank you Jim
    Often my extra tools are set aside until there is a reason to sell them, like buying a new tool.

    It is my "bank of retirement" otherwise the money just sits around wanting to be spent.

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    I like that idea. My wife already has the money spent Maybe I'll leave it on the shelf a little longer.

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