Malcolm, it appears that it sold already. That was quick. Apparently, some folks value them in that condition.
Malcolm, it appears that it sold already. That was quick. Apparently, some folks value them in that condition.
My continuing search for old tools- rusthunter dot com
They are becoming quite common. It is the used ones that are rare.There appear to be a number unopened ones out there.
jtk
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
The one that was not still wrapped went for $720- just $20 over the opening bid. It was pristine but not in the plastic. I actually would have loved to have had it but still out of my reach. I don't care about the numbering and signature- just would like to have a heavy bronze 4 1/2.
Edit- I didn't realize which one I posted. There was one that was opened for $700. I did not watch the $1200 one so I don't know what it went for or if it just expired.
Last edited by Malcolm Schweizer; 02-24-2015 at 2:00 PM.
An opened anniversary 4-1/2 was priced at $825 on another forum recently and did not sell. I noticed that it was just sold on Ebay for $720., and there were just two bidders. This one was about as nice as a user could be, so that price seems to be a good baseline value.
I can't believe you are getting the grief you are from this thread...
Like Winston, I collect pocket knives, and some of the are just as valuable as these planes. I would not dream of taking them to work to slice boxes with, but that doesn't mean I do not love them. Does that mean I am a snob? Gosh I hope not!
Greg, you have no reason to be put off by the nay sayers. I completely understand your turmoil in regards to what you should do with these. Personally I would use one and sell the other, or simply sell both and buy a regular one if you require a user and do not really have your heart into having one for your collection. As for sequential serial numbers, I don't think that aspect will affect the price as there are still only the small quantity made and this is not an item people look for multiples "just because"...
If you do keep one to use, which one will it be? Bronze has a high shrinkage rate in the foundry process. That is why the larger planes have not been offered in that material. Those two castings were not necessarily made sequentially. They were engraved sequentially. That means those two planes could have different performance parameters, if they were made to be used at all.
I have used many Lie-Nielsen planes in both iron and bronze and found no difference in performance between the two materials in similar planes. The iron version is slightly less expensive.
Last edited by Mike Brady; 02-24-2015 at 8:47 PM.
Not being a snob for collecting is also my hope.I can't believe you are getting the grief you are from this thread...
Like Winston, I collect pocket knives, and some of the are just as valuable as these planes. I would not dream of taking them to work to slice boxes with, but that doesn't mean I do not love them. Does that mean I am a snob? Gosh I hope not!
It is kind of like hand made wood items. Some of us make them and surely wouldn't think of shunning any buyers just because they collected artisan made wooden crafts.
My lament wasn't that someone bought all my hand made spoons. My lament was I hadn't made even more to sell.
jtk
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
This demonstrates what I wrote in my post near the beginning of this thread. I think that the purchase of a LN Anniversary plane is a highly desired one, and that it makes a great user. Mine is (below). Even purchasing one to stare at on a mantle is OK, if that is what turns you on. But there are far better ways to invest money and purchasing one as an investment, per se, is not the way I would go.
Regards from Perth
Derek
It makes sense to Lie-Nielsen, who told be about this problem. Too many off-spec castings. I'm sure you can find someone there to to discuss it with.
Bide your time my friend, bide your time.I wish this plane were less pricey from L/N. Would really like one as a user.
I want this book.
I have been watching it over the years.
When I started watching it it was $1500 for an old used copy.
I tried to get Queenmasteroftheuniverseandbabybunnytrainer to buy it for me for Christmas.
She made me sleep on the deck that night. With out my pad.
I guess that was a no, then.
That was a few years ago.
That puppy is down to a mere $400 now so it is just a matter of time before I snag it.
I wonder if I should ask Q for it for my birthday ?
Pretty cold out these last several nights. Best to wait a while.
Sharpening is Facetating.Good enough is good enoughButBetter is Better.