What Is It Worth?

wildwood · Post by **wildwood** » Wed. Nov. 11, 2015 3:47 pm

I have this in the basement but cant hook it up to the same chimney as my furnace like it has been due to updated building codes. Thinking about selling it on craigslist. What would you list it for? As is in place?

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KingCoal · Post by **KingCoal** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 6:12 am

unfortunately the original chimney bricks are gone and been replaced by a patch work of standard flat bricks.

the stove was let go out and not cleaned out after last use and can't see anything of the condition of the grates.

it nice when there is an ash pan and shaker handle with them.

all things considered, if there are no splits or cracks in the top, trim and legs those would be worth about $50.00 to someone interested it using them in a rebuild project.

the stove may burn OK in present condition and might get $150.00 as is / where is. no real tellin' till you get someone to look it over and consider how it would fit their needs and make an offer.

steve

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 7:53 am

Put $500.00, hell you're from CT!!!

Ya can always negotiate DOWN.

ddahlgren · Post by **ddahlgren** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 8:27 am

looks like a Craigslist contender to me. Everything is worth what someone will pay for it. I would ask 350 as low enough to catch some interest. CT is 95% wood burners compared to coal so a smaller group interested.

waldo lemieux · Post by **waldo lemieux** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 12:08 pm

I hate to give away yer moola but it looks like a great donation to the stove ministry

Canaan coal man · Post by **Canaan coal man** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 12:19 pm

freetown fred wrote:Put $500.00, hell you're from CT!!! Ya can always negotiate DOWN.

Hey now.........

ddahlgren · Post by **ddahlgren** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 1:03 pm

waldo lemieux wrote:I hate to give away yer moola but it looks like a great donation to the stove ministry

Wish I thought of that! A worthy cause and will keep a cold family warm. If I had a truck I would be part of a weekend relay to get it there in 100 mile or so legs to be passed on the the next person unless someone is making the trip that way either empty or with some room in a truck.

wildwood · Post by **wildwood** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 5:46 pm

Only markings I can find is "estate" this is what I found hanging on the wall next to the stove. Shaker handle?

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wildwood · Post by **wildwood** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 5:49 pm

KingCoal wrote:unfortunately the original chimney bricks are gone and been replaced by a patch work of standard flat bricks.

the stove was let go out and not cleaned out after last use and can't see anything of the condition of the grates.

it nice when there is an ash pan and shaker handle with them.

all things considered, if there are no splits or cracks in the top, trim and legs those would be worth about $50.00 to someone interested it using them in a rebuild project.

the stove may burn OK in present condition and might get $150.00 as is / where is. no real tellin' till you get someone to look it over and consider how it would fit their needs and make an offer.

steve

The grate looks solid and there is a spare grate in the garage. Hmmm

wildwood · Post by **wildwood** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 5:51 pm

ddahlgren wrote:looks like a Craigslist contender to me. Everything is worth what someone will pay for it. I would ask 350 as low enough to catch some interest. CT is 95% wood burners compared to coal so a smaller group interested.

Right, think I know a guy that comes by Old Saybrook that rebuilds stoves, might want to run it by him.

wildwood · Post by **wildwood** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 5:54 pm

Canaan coal man wrote:
freetown fred wrote:Put $500.00, hell you're from CT!!! Ya can always negotiate DOWN.
Hey now.........

haha very true

KingCoal · Post by **KingCoal** » Thu. Nov. 12, 2015 7:21 pm

wildwood wrote:
ddahlgren wrote:looks like a Craigslist contender to me. Everything is worth what someone will pay for it. I would ask 350 as low enough to catch some interest. CT is 95% wood burners compared to coal so a smaller group interested.
Right, think I know a guy that comes by Old Saybrook that rebuilds stoves, might want to run it by him.

if it is fully functional as is, someone who needs a stove for heat is going to give you more than any one who is a rebuilder.

rebuilders have to buy at a price that is low enough for them to bury their time and materials in the resale price without having to sit on it forever.

FWIW, I've heard of these selling with new barrels, good grates, trim, legs, tops and doors for around $350 and the buyer would still need to cast new bricks.

again, it's a matter of who sees it and is interested for what reason.

too bad we,re so far apart, i'd be interested in it as parts myself.

good luck,
steve