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dkmc

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Net worth of a New Metro 6/1 ?
« on: August 18, 2023, 06:17:27 PM »
Please throw your opinions here, of what a brand new Metro 6/1 (partly apart) would possibly be worth today......?
Looks unmolested and preserved well. Light weight spoke flywheels
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Re: Net worth of a New Metro 6/1 ?
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2023, 12:58:26 AM »
Here in the Midwest its an extremely fickle market. I have seen new ones in crate sell for $500. I have seen used ones advertised for $3000 and sold, but I don't for how much. Last I knew a new one could be purchased for around $2600.
If its all there, unused and not rusted up AND you want a Listeroid probably $1500 max give or take? If you looking for a bargain to flip quickly then $600- 750 and expect a long wait for a buyer at $1000, interest in Listeroids is very small group of people.
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Re: Net worth of a New Metro 6/1 ?
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2023, 02:02:02 AM »


He's at $1400 for it and an ST5 no skid.
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Re: Net worth of a New Metro 6/1 ?
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2023, 10:33:37 PM »
Thats a decent buy for both of you want a Listeroid generator plant. However as I said if your thinking about flipping them be prepared for a long alwait and slim profit.
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Re: Net worth of a New Metro 6/1 ?
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2023, 02:54:13 PM »

You might be right. The interest group is small for sure. Right now I'm more of a collector than a seller. There are a number of engine
shows in the region and I've only ever seen one 6-1 one time. There is however plenty of money based on the collections I see, and prices posted on what's for sale. It's possible someone would want a Listeroid when the time comes to sell them. They are rare in this area.
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Re: Net worth of a New Metro 6/1 ?
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2023, 04:15:05 PM »
Then you probably should buy it for that kind of money. Build yourself another genset.
I  don't even have any singles here right now but do have a 6/1 Lister coming tomorrow. 
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