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Post in 'Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)' started by zap, Jul 11, 2012.

  1. zap Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 25, 2009
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    I have a lady who would like to find out what these are selling for. Looks like it's in great shape, any help is appreciated.

    Thanks
    Zap

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  2. Bocefus78 Feeling the Heat

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    Just Outside Indy
    Bocefus78, Jul 12, 2012
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  3. zap Minister of Fire

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    Bocefus, thanks. The lady that has the stove for sale ended up with my high school class ring which I think was left in Duluth Minnesota about 35 years ago, we picked the ring up last night which was in a town only 10 miles from the town we live in.

    When I get more time I'll tell you more.==c

    Thanks
    Zap
    zap, Jul 12, 2012
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  4. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,255 posts
    Northern Illinois
    I can't really help with pricing, but another method to get an "average" is to watch fleebay. Watch until you see a few similar stoves and you will start to get a feel for price range.
    Jags, Jul 12, 2012
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  5. certified106 Minister of Fire

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    Athens, Ohio
    Cool old stove!
    certified106, Jul 12, 2012
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  6. zap Minister of Fire

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  7. certified106 Minister of Fire

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  8. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    She should do a little research to determine the age and history of her stove. What it is worth will depend on style, condition, timing and the market. If the stove needs replating that will decrease value somewhat.

    Here is a good place for her to start reading:
    http://museum.swmich.edu/museum/round-oak/guide

    And here is a fancier version of the Indian model that has been restored.

    http://www.roundoakman.com/roxxx.jpg

    As is, I would guestimate in the $500 range if there are no cracks or defects.
    begreen, Jul 12, 2012
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  9. fishingpol Minister of Fire

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    Merrimack Valley, MA
    fishingpol, Jul 12, 2012
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  10. eclecticcottage Minister of Fire

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    1,204 posts
    WNY
    I'm thinking the $4-500 range is a good baseline. We've been looking for an older parlour stove to use as an outdoor "firepit" of sorts for quite a while (need to find the right one at the right price). Don't let the super high prices RESTORED stoves can command give her any ideas! A nice original stove in that shape is a lot different than one that's been repainted, replated and completely gone through for tiny cracks, etc. Old fridges and cook stoves are quite similar in that manner.
    eclecticcottage, Aug 6, 2012
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