froginthefog Report post Posted October 8, 2008 I just had the fortune of being contacted by a gentleman that wants to sell out his leather shop. Here are a few of the things that he listed. Is there any thoughts if this would be all worth going to look at it. It is a little bit of a drive for me. What is the machines worth? His price is $2500. I appreciate any words of wisdom. Randall Union sewing machince.. sews up to 3/4 in. leather, Singer patch machine, saddle work stand, approx. 40 edgers, creasers,marking wheels,etc, Osborne and other small tools, 3 work benches, leather splitter, 3 in 1 cutter, harness vice, buckles, rivets, leather, rawhide, harness parts, oil, conditioner, many tools and parts. thanks, kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted October 8, 2008 One of those deals you're just gonna have to go look at. If the handtools are all Gomphs or HFOs in great shape, they could almost be worth the dough by themselves. The splitter just depends on what kind and condition. Three in ones are fairly common and handy to have one for the skiver if nothing else. Benches are good if you don't have any. Hardware could be alright, but usually not a lot of resale value in it. If there are old stamping tools, they could be a great addition too. Depends on who made them and condition. Notice how I'm avoiding the machines?? The Singer patch machines are common as dirt. Every shop had one seems like. Some are still functional and some aren't. Some are finicky and some aren't. They sell on ebay for a hundred or so up to $500 in good shape from a reputable seller. The Randall might be OK as a user. Again depends on condition and who wants to buy it in your area. These are not easily shipped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted October 8, 2008 I just had the fortune of being contacted by a gentleman that wants to sell out his leather shop. Here are a few of the things that he listed. Is there any thoughts if this would be all worth going to look at it. It is a little bit of a drive for me. What is the machines worth? His price is $2500. I appreciate any words of wisdom.Randall Union sewing machince.. sews up to 3/4 in. leather, Singer patch machine, saddle work stand, approx. 40 edgers, creasers,marking wheels,etc, Osborne and other small tools, 3 work benches, leather splitter, 3 in 1 cutter, harness vice, buckles, rivets, leather, rawhide, harness parts, oil, conditioner, many tools and parts. thanks, kelly Sure I would go. Heck if he is on the East Coast tell me who it is and where and I will go for us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froginthefog Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks all for the info. I much appreciate it. The shop is located in Iowa. kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Roadtrip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froginthefog Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Roadtrip? Yup. Road trip~! kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
