Ebayers breaking up old tools

[Mikey R]

Hi,

I was looking on Ebay for Stanley Bedrocks, I came across several parts. It seems that some sellers are breaking up planes, maybe to make more cash.

I think this is bad behaviour, but what the folks on here think of this?

Frog £18.10
Lever cap £17.40
Body £10.83

£46.33 for plane parts

All sold to three bidders - thats one tool that will never be whole again.

 

[bugbear]

Hi,

I was looking on Ebay for Stanley Bedrocks, I came across several parts. It seems that some sellers are breaking up planes, maybe to make more cash.

I think this is bad behaviour, but what the folks on here think of this?

Frog £18.10
Lever cap £17.40
Body £10.83

£46.33 for plane parts

All sold to three bidders - thats one tool that will never be whole again.

It's been much discussed on forums over the years.

BugBear

 

[head clansman]

Hi

look at it from another point of view it might now mean that there is a possibility that three other old planes can now be restored back into use.hc

 

[David111s]

Hi

look at it from another point of view it might now mean that there is a possibility that three other old planes can now be restored back into use.hc

Good point!

I am all for breaking up broken planes but i think its sacrilege too break up a plane thats in good working condition!

Regards
David

 

[head clansman]

Hi

Three out of one ain't to bad even if it is not broken, and one of those three you or I might even get to buy ourselves .hc