Value of a Vintage Bonanza Reel Mower?

kellymlee2014

I have reel mower. I am just trying to figure out its value. This is the info. on the mower:
Bonanza A514
Bingham Company
Richmond Ind.
J-08

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Judy
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December 27, 20180 found this helpful

This is a British website. They have a forum. I believe they could help you. www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/

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cybergrannie
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December 27, 20180 found this helpful

I am not familiar with the name Bonanza being associated with lawn mowers but it's possible they are a clone of another brand name.
Maybe someone else will have more information about the company or brand.

Vintage reel mowers do not usually sell for a lot of money (many sell below $35-40) and unknown brands seem to go for less money.
The value is usually based on brand, condition and location (location because they are very expensive to ship and usually sellers will list "for pick up only").
Pick up means the value will be based on what is popular in your area.
eBay is probably the largest selling site for reel mowers but Craigslist in certain areas seems to be popular.
I can only suggest you look at active and sold listings on eBay so you can get a feel for how much this type mower is currently selling for.
This is really not the best because most are pick up only so you cannot compare another area with where you live because that likes apples and oranges.

Mowers like this are usually very slow sellers but occasionally they do sell.
Here is a link to what is presently listed on eBay - ignore asking prices because only sold prices show true value as asking prices are just what a seller would "like" to get for something. check out some of the listings so you will know what information your listing will need.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524...
Here is a link to the movers recently sold on eBay and this kinda shows what someone will pay for a reel mower (in their area).
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=vintage+reel...
Here is a link to a lawn mower forum - you will have to join but someone may provide information on this mower but they will most likely not provide information on value.

No one will provide very much information if you do not provide good pictures and some information.
www.smokstak.com/.../showthread.php?t=40589
I would suggest you list your mower on one of your local selling sites like Craigslist, USA4Sale, Nextdoor, etc and list it at whatever you decide and lower it if no one shows an interest.
But - this is probably the very worst time of the year to try to sell a lawn mower.