James Byerly Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Found this old GE fan at antique shop .its no .508573 . Looking for mfg.date and is this a good fan .they are asking $195.00 is this a fair price . Any help appreciated -Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Stephens Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 By the looks of the cage struts your fan is a 1910 model, the only year with the flat struts with the bend to where it mounts to the motor. Good fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1910 GE fan motor Bulletin. They are well built fans. If you like it, and it runs well on 3 distinct speeds, will dumping $195.00 put you on crackers and water for the rest of the month? What will the wife say when you try to sneak it into the house, and she catches you with it? Things to think about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Byerly Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Thanks for the information Steve and Russ ! You make a good point about the wife, Ha-Ha. She is always complaining about the number of fans I’ve acquired. Hopefully I can sneak this one in without being caught. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Borg Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 SMY? Motor case holes/nuts between the slots it appears... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Stephens Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 It's a BMY because it has flat, not "profile", struts. 1910 model, the only year made with flat struts that have a bend at the end that mounts to the motor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) 8 hours ago, Roger Borg said: SMY? Brass stator bolt hex nuts. Edited January 11 by Russ Huber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Nyman Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 You have the year covered, the wife can possibly be fooled by careful subterfuge which leaves the price tag. Since this is in a dealer mall I will bet you that the dealer paid under $50 for it, saw how comps were priced on ebay and came to this price. January is typically the slowest month for antique store sales...I'd go back and have them call the dealer and offer $150 and see what happens, can't hurt to ask. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 2 hours ago, John Nyman said: January is typically the slowest month for antique store sales...I'd go back and have them call the dealer and offer $150 and see what happens, can't hurt to ask. It may be slow in January, but it will all depend how long it has been sitting there collecting dust. $45.00 is a significant jump for most dealers. But I have had a few lucky stabs myself in the past with them calling the vender and them dropping to my price. FWIW...something I have learned is to tell the shop clerk when they call the vender with my price, that I am sticking to my price, bottom line. Otherwise, typically they call the vender and state my price and then the vender whines that they gotta have $10.00-$15 more than what I offered, or worst-case scenario, 10%. This way when you state your rock bottom price the vender has to make a quick decision on the phone about the upcoming rent that is due on the vending space. Now, if the vender after getting your rock bottom price chooses to go only 10%, or add the $10-$15 on to your rock bottom price, there is still plan B. If you still want it regardless, when the clerk hangs up just stand there for 15-20 seconds starring at it and tell the clerk you just can't pass it up, dig out the green, and buck up. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 8 hours ago, John Nyman said: You have the year covered, the wife can possibly be fooled by careful subterfuge which leaves the price tag. Since this is in a dealer mall I will bet you that the dealer paid under $50 for it, saw how comps were priced on ebay and came to this price. January is typically the slowest month for antique store sales...I'd go back and have them call the dealer and offer $150 and see what happens, can't hurt to ask. Make the offer! Very often the dealer has no clue of the real value. As has been said, it depends if they got it for next to free at a house clean out, or paid a stupid price at an auction. In my experience the dealer will often accept a reasonable offer if they bought it right. That’s IF the front desk is willing to call them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Byerly Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Thanks guys ! Hopefully the vendor has a little wiggle room with the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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