[smusgrav]

Well I decided no on those first couple of 1000's. They did not look in very good shape. Just hard to tell not being in person. They were going for over $500 when completed sale and that was before premiums. So closer to $600 in the end.

 

[cutigers08]

If you buy one of those Toro 1000s for $300 (closer to $400 w/ fees) you could put 1K into it and pretty much have a brand new mower right? Wouldn't that be a better deal then the 2016 GM1000s going for 2K ?

With a little patience you can get salvage units a lot cheaper than $400 if your going to be looking at a full overhaul. Also, $1000 can go pretty quick at the parts counter or even on used parts depending on what is needed.

 

[uts]

I think the zero turns went at a decent price. The walkbehinds though are on fire. I am just waiting to see what happens to those 2016

 

[ZachUA]

whew the bid on one of those 1000's is already over 2 g's. Even if it goes no higher than the current bid, once all the fees are added in it will be closer to 2700 or so. You can buy them in confirmed excellent condition off fleabay for not much more.

 

[uts]

Those jacobsen eclipse went reasonable for 350 considering they even had the trailer.

 

[Deltahedge]

The John Deere riding reel mower went cheaper than some of those walk-behinds. I would love a riding reel mower for my 3 acres, but you have to consider all the work you do on a walking reel goes up by either 3x or 5x if you get a ride-on.

 

[uts]

The John Deere riding reel mower went cheaper than some of those walk-behinds. I would love a riding reel mower for my 3 acres, but you have to consider all the work you do on a walking reel goes up by either 3x or 5x if you get a ride-on.

I saw that but it was in rough shape. There are ALOT of riding mower options in this.

 

[Bmossin]

Well I decided no on those first couple of 1000's. They did not look in very good shape. Just hard to tell not being in person. They were going for over $500 when completed sale and that was before premiums. So closer to $600 in the end.

shot ya a PM

 

[Omalawn]

Those walking greens mowers without a reel assembly are tempting, does anybody where you could buy the reel or would that get pricey? Forgive my ignorance, being in the cool season area all this reel stuff is new to me! I could take a chance on a salvage but that sounds like a gamble...

 

[coreystooks]

I was watching this one to get a feel for the triplex prices for next year but holy cow this is crazy.

 

[smusgrav]

2 years ago they had an auction in February/march time period. The prices were not as crazy then. I agree this year it is really high. $3.4K for a used golf cart plus premiums/Taxes and transportation that's just silly.

 

[TulsaFan]

$2,100 - $1,400 for the 2016 Toro GM1000's. There was no bidding onsite for the first mower prebid at $2,100 which means they were overpriced for the wholesale/resale buyers. However, I would much rather have the 2016 Toro GM1000 over a new Swardman.

A newer mower means less maintenance and more mowing enjoyment!

Congrats to all who purchased one! :thumbup:

 

[FATC1TY]

Quite the joke on the pricing. Yowza!

 

[chadh]

I picked up a Jacobsen Eclipse for $130. Hopefully i don't regret it

 

[woodlands_dad]

Grrrr...placed what I thought was the winning bid on a 180b for $425 only to have them say I must have placed mine simultaneously to another bidder. It never gave me another opportunity to bid once my bid was locked in. In other words, I was super excited only to find out I didn't get anything((

 

[jimbeckel]

Grrrr...placed what I thought was the winning bid on a 180b for $425 only to have them say I must have placed mine simultaneously to another bidder. It never gave me another opportunity to bid once my bid was locked in. In other words, I was super excited only to find out I didn't get anything((

I also bid on one of the 180b's but my max was like 400.00, you didn't lose to me. I bid on a salvage 180b for like 75.00, we'll see if I win. I tend to buy the fixer uppers, I like the challenge of bringing salvage equipment back to life.

 

[jimbeckel]

Those walking greens mowers without a reel assembly are tempting, does anybody where you could buy the reel or would that get pricey? Forgive my ignorance, being in the cool season area all this reel stuff is new to me! I could take a chance on a salvage but that sounds like a gamble...

There is a really nice JD 220 on EBay in Springfield Missouri for $625, it's an older unit but looks really clean. Not sure how much of a drive that is for you but the mower looks well kept and from a course.

 

[jimbeckel]

$2,100 - $1,400 for the 2016 Toro GM1000's. There was no bidding onsite for the first mower prebid at $2,100 which means they were overpriced for the wholesale/resale buyers. However, I would much rather have the 2016 Toro GM1000 over a new Swardman.

A newer mower means less maintenance and more mowing enjoyment!

Congrats to all who purchased one! :thumbup:

Have my bid in on a salvage JD 180b, maybe another Jimbeckel John Deere restoration thread in my future?

 

[cro716]

I picked up a Jacobsen Eclipse for $130. Hopefully i don't regret it

I'm pretty sure I was the only other person to place a bid on that one but I was at the gym and my internet cut out and by the time I reconnected it was over. Hopefully it works out for you.

 

[chadh]

I picked up a Jacobsen Eclipse for $130. Hopefully i don't regret it

I'm pretty sure I was the only other person to place a bid on that one but I was at the gym and my internet cut out and by the time I reconnected it was over. Hopefully it works out for you.

It will be my back up to my GM1000. I may not keep it. Where are you located?