Buying off from Craig's List

[WayneB]

I am not sure if this is a gloat or just a decent purchase?

I was looking for a John Deere mower deck for my old LT-155 and saw this ad for a
"John Deere ride on mower almost new B.O., make an offer".

So I sent off a quick email asking what model it was and how much they really wanted for it. Shortly after a woman called me and said it was a LA-175 and they were told it was worth between 800 and 900 dollars.

So I told her I would like to come and see it and I would bring cash. It turned out to be an LA-145 with a 48" mowing deck and came with a few extra's, like the 6.5 cuft two bag bagger, tow behind JD cart, JD Thatcher, cover, and a fertilizer cart.

The woman selling it told me she just wanted to sell the thing. I asked her if she would take $800 and she said yes and also throw in all of the other stuff. I was a little disappointed because it has 7 hours on it, she had told me it had a few hours on it!

There is some dirt in the cart, but mainly from just sitting around, I do not think it was ever used!

The thatcher was never used either.

 

[brin]

Wayne..Nice find and buy ..I have lucked up like that twice on Craigs list...brand new Yardman 20hp plus cart for my son for $400 and then another time a generator for $250 that was worth $1,500 ..the deals are there you just have to move quick.

 

[rekees4300]

A new LA-145 with a 48" mowing deck is around $2,000 so you got a great deal. The extras are icing on the cake :thumbsup:

 

[sweettractors]

Great find, Congratulations. Ken Sweet

 

[LiaMyer]

Way to go. I have never found anything but scammers on Craig's List. Good to hear it works for someone.

 

[magicheater]

I have had good luck on Craigslist both selling and buying. Not to say I have not found some junk and had to pass but all in all OK.

 

[Wacky]

You got the "Lucky Dog" award:thumbsup:!