Antique China Questions About Antique Tractors

Posted in Antique Store on 03/09/2011 06:05 pm by Ling

Nancy asks…

Antique Tractors?

How old does a tractor have to be to be considered an antique? My dad just bought a 1949 and he thinks that it is considered an antique, but he is not sure. Thanks
How old do they need to be, to be considered an antique?
I don't know what type of tractor it is, sorry boys!

Ling answers:

30 years on a tractor ,so yes its antique a few times over,but anything over 30 years it considered an antique,good luck.

William asks…

Where can I get my antique toy tractors appraised?

I have a collection of antique toy tractors that I would like to get appraised. I do not want an online appraisal, but one in person. I live in Iowa - if anyone knows of a reputable appraisal service in Iowa, please, let me know.

Ling answers:

Appraising things is never easy to do over the internet but you can get it done.
Obviously the value of an item is based on its condition, how rare it is, and who is interested in buying it. Someone has said an items value is as much as someone is willing to pay for it.
Toy are very collectible and therefore your tractor should interest some people for sure. If you check around your home town for Antique Appraisers you will probably find one not to far away though they may have more knowledge about other types of antiques like furniture or book or whatever.
You can also get it appraised online.
You could try http://antiques-help.com/free-online-antique-appraisals
There are also other good web sites that can help you.