Selling my BX2230

[Billy_S]

The wife and I have decided to move into town. I would like to sell my BX2230 and would like to get your advice on what I should ask.

Had it a little over 3 years. Bought it new. 400 hours. Maintained per Kubota schedule. Includes 60" MMM, Kubota loader, 48" King Kutter XB rotary cutter and a Mill Creek manure spreader that works but has definitely seen its better days. Other than the spreader, everything is in good condition. I am thinking of asking $8000 for all of it. Is this out of line?

 

[montelatici]

With the FEL you could probably ask for a little more, e.g. 10-12K.

 

[bp fick]

Don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but neither Ebay or Craigs has been fetching those high prices of late. Call it the economy, call it what you want to.
The market will tell you what it's worth, which is what someone is willing to pay and that hasn't been much of late. Best wishes on your sale and your upcoming move.

 

[montelatici]

Don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but neither Ebay or Craigs has been fetching those high prices of late. Call it the economy, call it what you want to.
The market will tell you what it's worth, which is what someone is willing to pay and that hasn't been much of late. Best wishes on your sale and your upcoming move.

This BX 24 with 17 hours left is at $8,800 with 17 bidders, it should hit 12K by the end of it.

Kubota BX24 4x4 Tractor LA240 Loader BT601 Backhoe - eBay (item 290399029598 end time Feb-11-10 06:09:56 PST)


This BX 1500D w/o an FEL is already at 5K with 26 bidders and 22 hours left and should go for 8K by the end of the auction

Kubota BX 1500D Tractor - eBay (item 320484178922 end time Feb-11-10 13:49:41 PST)


This BX 24 has a buy it now price of $17,600, a bit ambitious.


Kubota BX Backhoe,loader,forklift, 5' Mower & WoodsRake - eBay (item 170444174900 end time Feb-19-10 11:50:40 PST)


So, I don't think asking something over 10K and then negotiating down to 8-9K would be outrageous. If he offered it for $8.5K I think he would have to negotiate down to something less and would be leaving money on the table.

BXs keep their value more than the larger tractors as a result of the larger consumer base.

 

[bp fick]

I don't argue with your figures, especially as to your point of starting too low and ending up selling it too cheap. I agree.

As for your ebay examples, both of those units have been up before and failed to fetch the reserved. Who knows?

Put them on your watch list and we shall find out. I would be surprised if the BX1500 brings more than $6500. The BX24? If I were a betting man, it will finish more at $10K.

Again, just put them in your watch list and see. These auctions give SOME indication of the re-sale market, but are not the end all nor be all.
Best wishes.

 

[montelatici]

I don't argue with your figures, especially as to your point of starting too low and ending up selling it too cheap. I agree.

As for your ebay examples, both of those units have been up before and failed to fetch the reserved. Who knows?

Put them on your watch list and we shall find out. I would be surprised if the BX1500 brings more than $6500. The BX24? If I were a betting man, it will finish more at $10K.

Again, just put them in your watch list and see. These auctions give SOME indication of the re-sale market, but are not the end all nor be all.
Best wishes.

Ok, a "gentlemen's" bet. I'll put them on my watch list. But the poster asked about his "asking price", and I think it is too low.

Cheers,

 

[bp fick]

Ok, a "gentlemen's" bet. I'll put them on my watch list. But the poster asked about his "asking price", and I think it is too low.

Cheers,

Agreed. But those eBay items are still fun to watch. OK, I've marked them as watch.

The OP may have been overly pessimistic, but over optimism in pricing means people do not even call to make an offer, imho. It's a tough deal all the way 'round.

 

[redharley]

If anybody looking for this type tractor with mower,loader,bush hog,I would think it would sell QUICKLY at $8000-$8500 I know I would if I was looking. If you price new I would think this be a deal.

 

[Billy_S]

Thanks for the input gentlemen. I don't even want to put it up for sale until our place sells. I have to have something to mow with . But, when/if the time comes, I would likely want to sell it quickly. That said, I don't want to give it away either.

 

[bp fick]

Ok, a "gentlemen's" bet. I'll put them on my watch list. But the poster asked about his "asking price", and I think it is too low.

Cheers,

Oooops. That BX24 only hit 10,200. Hmmm.... A little short of $12K. Now let's see what happens to the BX1500. Only 7 more hours.