Broken Anvil/Unknown

[kee7co]

Saw this at an estate sale today. Been in someones damp basemant a long time. Noticed the back end was broken off. Still weighed between 150-180 lbs in my opinion. Can't make out any markings due to the corrosion/rust. Is this of any value at all? Can't believe they know it is broken and still asking $295

 

[RTM]

Since ones in decent shape are now up over $3-5 per #, the price seems reasonable if someone can use 1/2 an anvil, if your weight guess is on track.

 

[kee7co]

Since ones in decent shape are now up over $3-5 per #, the price seems reasonable if someone can use 1/2 an anvil, if your weight guess is on track.

I greatly appreciate your feedback RTM

 

[Patrickm82]

There’s still enough meat on there to beat on stuff. I’d try talking them down $ wise though.

 

[3baygarage]

I'd be tempted to bust out the $295 and just as it's about to reach the cashier's hand...."Oh no, I just realized it's broken! Are you trying to pull a fast one on me? I can't buy it like this!".

 

[kee7co]

I'd be tempted to bust out the $295 and just as it's about to reach the cashier's hand...."Oh no, I just realized it's broken! Are you trying to pull a fast one on me? I can't buy it like this!".

They know it's broken

 

[kee7co]

There’s still enough meat on there to beat on stuff. I’d try talking them down $ wise though.

Be half price tomorrow. Don't know if I want to even do that much. Maybe I'll put in an offer if it doesn't sell.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Hold out

 

[Seppala]

Get the Vevor 132 lb. Cast steel anvil, It’s brand new. $259 at Amazon.

 

[Patrickm82]

I’d offer a hundo and see what happens. Anvils **** to move around for them

 

[kee7co]

I’d offer a hundo and see what happens. Anvils **** to move around for them

So you think perhaps it may be worth 100?

 

[Farmer J.]

It's only worth scrap value.
It may be possible for you to get some use from it, but if you ever need to sell it nobody will want to buy half an anvil..

 

[Shiftless]

How does a forged steel anvil break in half like that?

 

[3baygarage]

The two children of a blacksmith had to settle his estate?

"You were never there for dad. Here's your half!"

 

[kee7co]

Update. The anvil brought $150. Not my money though. Was going to offer them $50 if they still had it. Thank you all for your replies and info on this.

 

[JohnnyU]

Without knowing the rebound, it difficult to determine value. Edges looked jacked taking a brush to it would be helpful to the buyer