Re: rec tech mower

On Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:02:54 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:

On 4/17/2025 8:29 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

On Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:54:07 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
 

Since I just can't stand small engine noise I never owned a
powered mower.  When I did mow, I had a regular pusher
(vintage, $10 in 1977; only needed lubrication & sharpening)
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Oh, I see the going rate is lower even after inflation!
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-1950s-toro-sportsman-lawnmower-push-walk-behind-still-cuts-rusted-/271066110061

 
Look again please.  The above eBay link you posted does not work for
me.  However, I was able to find a similar vintage Toro lawnmower.
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/116530603540>
Such mowers are sometimes collectors items and sell for rather
astronomical prices.  This one is $900.  My guess(tm) is what you
found was actually a printed advertisement.  Something like these:
<https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=1950%20vintage%20toro%20vintage%20mower>
 

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Came up first in a search and displays for me, $5 plus freight.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-1950s-toro-sportsman-lawnmower-push-walk-behind-still-cuts-rusted-/271066110061

Weird.  It started working again when I read Frank's message.  About
10 mins later, eBay produces:

"Error Page | eBay -..."

"We looked everywhere.
Looks like this page is missing. If you still need help, visit our
help pages.
Go to homepage"

Are there expensive lawn mowers? Oh, yes there are!
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https://www.deere.com/en/mowers/zero-turn-mowers/z700-series/z760r-ztrak-mower/

Only $11,679.00 plus $200 shipping.  Maybe after I win the lottery.

The guy across the street from my shop uses a municipal
parks model (he knows a guy...) like that on his lawn.

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