Old oil drain container

[Junkman]

Don't know what else to call it. I have owned this since the mid 1960's, and I got it from a shop that was closing down after being in business for over 50 years, so I have no idea as to how old it is. My guess would be the 1950's, or possibly the late 1940's. I am tired of it taking up garage space, so I am thinking of selling it. All that I have used it for in recent years, is to drain oil filters. What do you think that it is worth? It has one dent, that would probably pop out, and other than lots of old grime, it is solid. I took some cleaner wax to the chrome handle, and it cleaned up well, without any pitting that I saw. My guess is that the oil has well preserved this unit. The only thing that I did notice, was that the stamped aluminum label on the front is coming loose. What are your thoughts?

 

[JJThrasher]

I voted low from a functional stand point, as it has no pressure drain that I can see. No idea what a "collector" would value it at.

 

[1930]

Id easily give you 100 dollars for that

I have family in CT. and if you decide to sell for my easy 100 than let me know, assuming I can get someone to go get it than Id take it.

BTW I voted for 50 dollars

 

[Richard Cranium]

I am sorry to say, I voted 50.00 being that is the least you show in your post. I have seen several over the last 5 yrs. (several as in 5 or 6) and they all were in the 20.00 to 20.00 price range. Maybe I should start buying all of these cheap ones up and sending them your way. Surprised at the different prices in different areas of the country.
Your unit does have the wheels under it to move it around also doesn't it?

 

[Junkman]

Yes, it does have the wheels, and all of its original parts. The only thing in it that is new, is the one oil filter that is draining.
I am holding out for a $150 offer, and I am also thinking of taking it to Carlisle to sell next month.

 

[pepi]

I say hold out for 200 that dent looks original.

 

[gungatim]

I voted $50 since it's the lowest you posted. I have a cooler looking one (IMO) with more art deco curves that I only paid $15 for...not a lot of guys have the space and a lift to use one of those so the market is pretty slim. hanging around this site makes you think old tools are worth gold, but in the real world I've found it's really not the case. and regular shops would just buy new.

 

[twertsy]

I love it but without the pressure drain, it would be a pain! See you at Carlisle!

 

[Lassen Forge]

Please don't be pissed, but they're just not worth that much unless you have a lift. Even then, with the dent in the side, maybe $20-$25. Good luck.

 

[Model A Fan]

I voted $50 since it's the lowest you posted. I have a cooler looking one (IMO) with more art deco curves that I only paid $15 for...not a lot of guys have the space and a lift to use one of those so the market is pretty slim. hanging around this site makes you think old tools are worth gold, but in the real world I've found it's really not the case. and regular shops would just buy new.

Exactly, you have to find that one guy who is either looking for that specific item or is willing to pay a lot for vintage tools because they collect them.

To find someone who will pay that, you need to find someone with:

1. A lift
2. In your area
3. Cash to burn on a vintage, less functional version of a modern tool
4. Or someone willing to drive a ways meeting the other criteria.

That being said, somewhere between $40-$50 max.

 

[justanengineer]

Those Lincolns are pretty common at swap meets and usually in about the same condition - good user but not great collector. I usually see them ~$25 in that condition. Restored/overrestored sellers often have $200 on them but $75-100 buys them if theyre nicely done. Theyre kinda like the lubesters, many folks think theyre big bucks but honestly dont bring much bc theyre limited use and take up a ton of room.

See you at Carlisle btw.

 

[2oolhound]

Like what's been said, it's one of those tools that everyone who needs one already has one, however, there's always that fringe area of guys who've just set up shop and don't yet have one. For them buying new is expensive, like $600 or more if you don't want to wait for a used one like yours to surface in your area. If you'd been advertising it for the last 1/2 century (that you've had it) you probably could have sold it 50 times by now for your equivalent asking price. It's a matter of having it available for the right buyer when he comes along. It sounds like waiting for him to come along won't be inconvenient for you so just get it listed and be patient. At $100 - $150 it'll drain his oil but not his pocket book.

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