John Deer Model B Serial #B155357

[Blair T Williams]

I have a John Deer tractor that I need to sell...the old Hop n Pop style.
How do I go about selling this tractor & how do I know what it's value is?

Thank you for your input.

 

[41B-boy]

Blair,
This is a great venue for info; but for sales, not so much... description / photo's / condition, etc. will be critical info for those that ask.
I guesstimate your tractor as mid to late year 1941.
If you don't KNOW your JD's, I'd get one of the good books at the library to help you figure out what you have.
Bob

 

[valsalima]

According to my book it is a 1944

 

[old popper]

Yep, mine says 1944.

 

[nlastovi]

(quoted from post at 21:29:42 12/16/13)
How do I go about selling this tractor & how do I know what it's value is?

To some extent, value is based on what someone is willing to pay. You may wish to start out by searching the internet for "john deere model b for sale" (or something like that) and see what others are asking. That will probably also allow you to judge the condition of yours as compared to the others.

And as to how to sell? There is the "classifieds" section on this site. There is ebay and craigslist if you want to head that direction.

 

[JRSutton]

First - regardless of it's condition, if it's covered with three inches of black grease and grime, powerwash the thing. Amazes me how many people sell tractors that are so caked in grease you can't even see what you're buying. 10 minutes of powerwashing will make the tractor more attractive to more buyers, and it'll cost you nothing (assuming you have a power washer..)

Second - take some good clear pictures, overall pictures (fill the frame with the tractor - don't stand 100 feet away like so many people do), and some detail pictures. You'll avoid a lot of annoying questions from perspective buyers, and the better your pictures, the more your ad will stand out.

Thirst - justify your asking price by exlaining what's good - and being honest about what isn't.

Once you get some good pictures - come back here for an opinion of value.

But know that this isn't a commoditized market, there is no pricing standard. It varies by location, and demand in that location. If nobody near you wants it, it's worth scrap value. If four different neighbors want it, it's worth a lot more.

post an ad here - post one on craigslist - and stick a "for sale" sign on it if you're on a busy road.

Lots of people will try offering you way less than it's worth - wait them out. Somebody serious will come along sooner or later.

Get a figure in your head that you won't go below and stick to it - ask for 500 over that. Then you've got some room to negotiate.

 

[41B-boy]

You, Sir, are correct... I read 115xxx, not 155xxx. thanks for the correction.
Bob