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How much is this worth?

16 years ago

I recently bought another lawn tractor and a gentleman gave me a 32" Ranch King Lawn Sweep and Hamper for free. My uncle wants to buy the sweep and hamper and I have no idea how much to sell it for.... The sweep is in excellent like new condition and the hamper has a rip on one side

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boompa_ya
16 years ago
is this the laundry forum? what is a hamper?
tomplum
16 years ago
It's a Ranch King hamper- I'd guess that it is for cover-alls. . .

Personally, I've never seen a Ranch King sweeper. In my experience, you have cheep sweepers- poorly made hopper and 2 brushes per side. If this is the case- give it to your uncle. Blood is thicker than cash-ola.
Then there is the 3 brush or similar quality - thinking' Brinley style. Maybe lighter duty Parker would fit in this catagory. Worth while, in good shape some where between 40- 60% of new - depending on condition. Maybe give your uncle the "since I know ya " pricing and take an extra 5% off.
Then there are the nice Parkers. These work. Check them out online and see if they compare to what you have. These last for years and years and you could sell it to your uncle with confidence. Charge him retail plus a 20% finders fee.
Or drop Ranch King Lawn Sweep into google and see who is selling them for what.
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I actually remember these being sold in the mid-late 1960s. We used to have a furniture store in NY called Venetian Ficarra, as I recall, and we laughingly referred to every lamp of this overwrought style, as a Venetian Ficarra lamp. As to worth, unless someone wants to relive the 60s, be prepared to give it away if someone actually wants it.
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marineguy
16 years ago
You got something for FREE, your UNCLE needs it, and you're trying to figure out how much to SELL it to him for? I guess I was just raised in a different kind of family.

How much do your parents charge to watch your kids?
machiem
16 years ago
If I got something for free, had no use for it, and a friend or relative wanted it...I'd give it to them.
giventake
16 years ago
It's worth what a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is willing to take.
jdd332d
16 years ago
It's probably an Agri-Fab. ~$140 new. So $50 with friends and family discount.
jdd332d
16 years ago
BTW, if my nephew offered me a like new item, I would insist on paying him something for it (rich uncle - struggling nephew situation). Some people can be so judgmental.

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