Leerwerker Report post Posted May 28, 2008 I have been asked to assist an old gentleman with his deceased wife's tools. He is selling them, but has no idea whatsoever of their value. I would really appreciate as much input as I can about the value of the following: A set of 160 Doodle Pages Craftaids (mostly discontinued ones) MIWL and Leather Craftsman magazines Taiwan made Ivan tools - no similarity to any tools available today Craftools USA that resembles miniature versions of the 3D stamps Tandy now sells Craftools - still the ones that were hand finished Craftools - the ones that are currently being sold All the tools have been very well looked after - the person who will be buying them, is getting the find of the year. I just hope I can help the seller to get a fair price and the buyer not to pay too much. Thanks! JOhan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duke Report post Posted May 28, 2008 as for the price of all the individual tools, I have no clue, but I do know that Tandy is looking for old tools to replace worn out masters that they have been using for quite a few years. if he is interested in bettering the quality of tools out on the market, please pass this piece of info on to him and maybe he will get in contact with Tandy and theycan decide what they would like to do. anyways, thats my 2 bits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leerwerker Report post Posted May 28, 2008 as for the price of all the individual tools, I have no clue, but I do know that Tandy is looking for old tools to replace worn out masters that they have been using for quite a few years. Duke, That project of Tandy's went so well, that they are well in to producing tools now on new masters. JOhan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duke Report post Posted May 28, 2008 from what i understand, theyre only about 1/2 way through Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybertracy Report post Posted May 28, 2008 A friend of mine who buys old tools & craft items and resells has great luck with items like discontinued craftaids and doodle pages putting them up in "sets" on ebay for bid. He normally gets a good deal more than their estimated "worth" from collectors outbidding each other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leerwerker Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Does the following sound unreasonable: (high or low) A set of 160 Doodle Pages - .50c each Craftaids (mostly discontinued ones) - $2 each MIWL and Leather Craftsman magazines - $3 each Taiwan made Ivan tools - no similarity to any tools available today - $3 each Craftools USA that resembles miniature versions of the 3D stamps Tandy now sells - $5 each Craftools - still the ones that were hand finished - $4 each Craftools - the ones that are currently being sold - $2 each Would you be willing to pay this a) if you had to take the whole batch and it would total up to a few hundred dollars or if you could pic through for those you want only? JOhan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Johan, Those prices seem very reasonable, and are probably on the low side. Does the following sound unreasonable: (high or low)A set of 160 Doodle Pages - .50c each Craftaids (mostly discontinued ones) - $2 each MIWL and Leather Craftsman magazines - $3 each Taiwan made Ivan tools - no similarity to any tools available today - $3 each Craftools USA that resembles miniature versions of the 3D stamps Tandy now sells - $5 each Craftools - still the ones that were hand finished - $4 each Craftools - the ones that are currently being sold - $2 each Would you be willing to pay this a) if you had to take the whole batch and it would total up to a few hundred dollars or if you could pic through for those you want only? JOhan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 The doodle pages and craftaids are all low by quite a bit. The magazines are generally going about $5. The tools are reasonable to a little low. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert Report post Posted May 30, 2008 I think you will find that the particular tools make a lot of difference in price - for example, smooth pear shaders and smooth bevelers are common and sell for maybe a buck or two. Even pre-letter common tools may only bring $2 each. But the more rare tools, baskets and geometric tools can sell for $4-$10 each. I bought a bunch of older craftools (130 or so) about 6 months ago and pulled out the ones I want. I have sold about half and am averaging about $4 each, but the range has been from about $1.75 up to probably $8-10 for a couple of them. You might watch ebay for a few weeks to help you price them... good luck. robert Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardb Report post Posted May 31, 2008 Does the following sound unreasonable: (high or low)A set of 160 Doodle Pages - .50c each Craftaids (mostly discontinued ones) - $2 each MIWL and Leather Craftsman magazines - $3 each Taiwan made Ivan tools - no similarity to any tools available today - $3 each Craftools USA that resembles miniature versions of the 3D stamps Tandy now sells - $5 each Craftools - still the ones that were hand finished - $4 each Craftools - the ones that are currently being sold - $2 each Would you be willing to pay this a) if you had to take the whole batch and it would total up to a few hundred dollars or if you could pic through for those you want only? JOhan JOhan, My mother in law has been selling her doodle pages for $.50 each and craftaids from $5 to $10 depending on size. The older tools (likely what you are calling hand-finished) should probably go for double that, and some might be worth more. Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
